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Jason Kelce says his brother Travis’ life has changed since his romance with Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce says his brother Travis’ life has changed since his romance with Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce says he can see the effects Taylor Swift on his brother, Travis Kelce.

On Thursday, the 36-year-old former Philadelphia Eagles player appeared at a fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation and chatted with reporters about how Taylor, 34, has changed Travis, 34, for the better.

“Yeah, there’s no question about it. I mean, it’s more than changed Travis’ (life),” Jason said in a video about the singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s relationship. posted to X (formerly Twitter) by CBS reporter Alicia Roberts.

Jason, who recently Taylor’s Eras Tour includes performances in London together with his wife, Kylie Kelceand even got the chance Meet Prince William and two of his children while traveling across the pond – continued: “We just want to support him and their relationship and everything they’re doing right now because it’s so wonderful right now.”

Travis – or “the guy at the Chiefs,” as Taylor aptly called him — started dating the singer of “Cruel Summer” in Summer 2023. The exact date on which their Love story is unknown, but it is believed that it began between the Era’s tour show at Arrowhead Stadium (the home of the Chiefs) in July 2023 and on September 24, when Taylor attended her first game to see Travis in action.

In the months since, the pair’s adorable interactions have taken the world by storm, including many viral moments from Travis at Eras Tour concerts around the world. Even better, after watching Taylor countless times from the VIP tent – even learn their choreography by heart — he finally made it his stage debut in London at the weekend, much to the surprise of the fans in the audience.

Although Jason and Kylie were not there to Watch Travis don a tuxedo and top hat during Taylor’s performance The “Tortured Poets” section Setlist On June 23, the couple – who have daughters Wyatt (4), Elliotte (3) and Bennett (1) – were able to take part in the Eras Tour for the first time at Wembley Stadium.

“It was amazing last weekend,” Jason told reporters on Thursday. “We were at those concerts in London. And what Taylor has achieved not only in that short time, but throughout her career, is truly remarkable.”

Jason, who ultimately Recording of the New heights Podcast he hosts with Travis from a Philly bar in England, added that he supports Travis on this new journey: “He is my brother, he will always be my brother.”

Jason Kelce during a recording of the podcast “New Heights” next to a picture of Taylor Swift and Travis KelceWhiskey Ginger / Getty

During the final episode of Travis and Jason’s show – whose name comes from their hometown of Cleveland Heights, Ohio – Jason sweetly called out the highlight of the concert, which coincidentally Meeting with a specific member the royal family.

Prince William was fantastic, but the highlight was Princess Charlotte,” said the father of three little girls, adding: “Prince George was also great.”

“She had a fire inside her,” he added of Prince William’s second child, 9. “She asked questions. That was the most electrifying part.”

Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce and their three daughters during a trip to Disney WorldNFL/Walt Disney World

It’s no surprise that Charlotte was excited during the meet and greet with Taylor and the Kelce brothers. On Monday, a source told ET that Charlotte – who was accompanied by her 42-year-old father and older brother – Prince George10, at the concert – is the real Swiftie of the family.

“Charlotte was absolutely thrilled (by the concert),” Source shared with ET“They are truly wonderful children. William and Kate have done a fantastic job raising all three of them. They understand and appreciate how lucky they are to have met someone like Taylor Swift.”

Only Prince Louis6, did not participate in the Eras Tour because he stayed at home with his mother, Kate MiddletonThe 42-year-old Princess of Wales has been absent from her royal duties in recent months after announcing that she undergo chemotherapy for an unknown form of cancer.

In the last episode of their podcast, Jason also applauded Prince William and his two young children. He said he had assumed it would be “hard to be a down-to-earth person as a member of the royal family” but they “came across totally like that”.

The former NFL player has previously expressed similar concerns when it comes to American royalty – that is, his brother’s girlfriend and (by connection) his brother. During an appearance on Andrew Santino’s Whisky Ginger In a podcast in early June, Jason shared his dismay at the fame Travis and Taylor find themselves in at this stage of their lives.

“Travis and Taylor have taken it to a whole other level and this is a whole other side of it,” he said. “Kylie and I think we’re having a bad time and then we hang out with one of them for a second. This is a whole different situation. I don’t even know how to do this, like, you can’t be a normal person at this point.”

Despite being constantly in the spotlight and having to spend days and often weeks apart due to their busy schedules, sources tell ET that Taylor and Travis see a real future together and are committed to a functioning relationship.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift kiss on the field after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory in February 2024Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

A source told ET in June, “Taylor and Travis are making sure their current long-distance relationship doesn’t last very long. They’re both shifting their schedules when possible and trying to carve out as much time as possible for each other and each other’s families and friends.”

The source added: “They put each other first and do everything they can to make each other happy. Their relationship is real and they both want it to work, so it works.”

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