In an exclusive interview with Time, global pop sensation Taylor Swift has finally unveiled the details of her blossoming love story with NFL star Travis Kelce, just as she basks in the glory of being named Time’s Person of the Year.
The revelation came after Kelce playfully “put [Swift] on blast” during one of his podcasts, a move the Grammy-winning artist found “metal as hell.” Swift shared, “We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other.”
The timeline of their romance surprised many, as Swift confessed that by the time she made her public appearance at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 24, they were already a couple.
Dismissing speculations about that particular event being their first date, Swift clarified, “I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”
Despite being photographed in a suite looking joyous alongside Kelce’s mother, Donna, Swift expressed bewilderment at the meticulous observations of paparazzi. “I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in,” she mused.
“There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once.”
As Swift’s love story with Kelce unfolds, fans and media alike are left eagerly anticipating more glimpses into the private world of this high-profile couple.
Taylor Swift Embraces Public Love Story with Travis Kelce Amid Camera Spotlight
As Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce’s romance takes center stage, Swift sheds light on their relationship in the public eye, revealing the behind-the-scenes of their burgeoning love story.
The Grammy-winning artist disclosed to Time that their connection deepened after Kelce playfully mentioned her on his podcast.
Despite the secrecy surrounding the early days of their romance, Swift’s public appearances during Kelce’s games have thrust their relationship into the spotlight. Swift, seemingly unfazed by the camera attention, shared, “I’m just there to support Travis. I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and p***ing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”
For Swift, the choice to make their relationship public is a conscious one. “When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” she declared. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”
In a lighthearted remark, Swift expressed newfound enthusiasm for football, joking, “Football is awesome, it turns out. I’ve been missing out my whole life.”
The revelation of Swift and Kelce’s romance comes after the singer’s previous six-year relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, characterized by a low profile and rare public appearances together. Swift’s openness about her connection with Kelce marks a departure from her past approach to relationships.
Adding more context to their love story, Kelce recently shared details of their initial meeting in a cover story for WSJ Magazine. “There were definitely people she knew that knew who I was, in her corner [who said]: ‘Yo! Did you know he was coming?’” Kelce disclosed about attending one of Swift’s Eras Tour concerts over the summer. “I had somebody playing Cupid.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Love Story: A Text Message, a Locker Room, and a Touchdown Connection
In the unfolding chapters of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s headline-grabbing romance, Kelce provides more insights into the serendipitous moments that brought them together. The NFL star revealed that he was blissfully unaware of any matchmaking efforts until a surprising text arrived from none other than Swift herself.
“She told me exactly what was going on and how I got lucky enough to get her to reach out,” Kelce shared, shedding light on the direct communication that kickstarted their connection. As the details emerge, fans can’t help but marvel at the unexpected turns that led to this high-profile pairing.
Kelce further illuminated a charming anecdote that served as his “in” with Swift’s inner circle. Recounting a visit by Swift to Arrowhead Stadium, he disclosed, “She’ll probably hate me for saying this, but… when she came to Arrowhead, they gave her the big locker room as a dressing room, and her little cousins were taking pictures… in front of my locker.”