There were times last season when some very cantankerous NFL fans were calling for Taylor Swift to be banned from all league events.
They argued that the pop icon was ruining the game with her very presence, as she created a distraction that stole focus from events on the field.
As you’re likely aware, Taylor attended numerous Kansas City Chiefs games for the purpose of cheering on her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The gripes were ridiculous, of course, but the NFL is the most dominant force on American television, and when enough fans complain, the powers that be tend to pay attention.
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But despite some surprisingly widespread rumors to the contrary, Taylor has not been banned by the league.
And it’s safe to say the NFL never even seriously considered such a move.
There are many reasons for this, the first and most obvious being that Taylor hasn’t done anything to merit such a punishment.
Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
If you’ve ever been to a professional football game in America, you know that drunkenness and bad behavior are pretty widespread among fans.
Despite those circumstances, lifetime bans are exceedingly rare.
So if the league is hesitant to kick out fans who are actually creating problems, why would they remove Taylor simply because broadcast producers can’t stop themselves from turning their cameras toward her booth?
Taylor Swift attends ‘In Conversation With… Taylor Swift’ during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 09, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
On top of the fact that she’s never made a nuisance of herself at a Chiefs game, Taylor is actually good for the NFL’s business. Very good, in fact.
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Super Bowl LVIII, in which Kelce’s Chiefs pulled off an overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers, was the most-watched game in NFL history.
And industry analysts believe that that’s partially due to the Taylor Swift Effect.
Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Swifties who had never previously watched a football game began tuning in throughout the season in the hopes of catching a glimpse of their queen.
Needless to say, the league is likely in no rush to ban a woman who’s turned out to be a bigger ratings draw than Patrick Mahomes.
It’s too early to say if Taylor’s impact will remain in effect for next season or if the novelty will have worn off by then.
Taylor Swift reacts during the first half of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Of course, if Eras Tour ticket prices are any indication, Swifties will do just about anything to see Taylor in an outdoor stadium.
And speaking of the Chiefs’ quarterback …
In a recent interview with the NFL on NBC, Mahomes said that Taylor has become a real student of the game.
“She’s really interested in football. She asks a lot of great questions,” said Mahomes, according to OK! magazine.
Mahomes joked that Taylor is “already drawing up plays” for the Chiefs, adding, “So we might have to put one in.”
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches preseason game action against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Mahomes also gushed about “how genuine and cool she is” and praised the manner in which she’s managed to make football more interesting and accessible to a wider audience.
“It’s been cool to see the girls and the women that have really embraced watching football,” Mahomes said.
“I know being a girl dad, how cool it is for me to see these little girls and daughters and how much they’re loving spending time with their dad watching football,”
A new NFL season is just around the corner, and we’re guessing fans will be tuning in on Week 1 to see if the Chiefs’ number one fan is seated in her usual luxury box.
And who knows? By then, it might be Travis’ fiancee cheering him on from the stands!
Okay, that probably won’t happen in the next week. But we can dream!
Did Travis Kelce make his music video debut?
In an emotionally charged moment, Taylor Swift broke her silence on the thwarted terrorist plot against her concert.
She also released the official music video for “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” featuring behind-the-scenes looks at her historic Eras Tour.
Is it really Travis? What does this mean for this celebrity power couple’s future?
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs leaves the field after a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on August 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)Was Travis Kelce in the ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’ music video?
Swifties across the globe are speculating that Taylor’s “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” music video features more than just her backup dancers, crew, and others from the rehearsals.
One moment in the music video shows Taylor’s dancers on the floor. In the background, it appears that a man is sitting at a desk.
According to many of Taylor Swift’s fans, that man may have been Travis Kelce. And if fans spotted it, it’s likely that his inclusion was a very deliberate choice.
On Twitter and beyond, Taylor Swift fans were quick to highlight what some declared to be “Travis Kelce’s music video debut.”
Another used sports terminology to tweet a joke: “Travis Kelce making it into a Taylor Swift music video in his rookie year?”
Travis Kelce is clearly no rookie when it comes to his sport, football. However, this is his first year in a relationship with Taylor Swift.
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To be clear, there is no actual confirmation that Travis Kelce is the admittedly blurry background figure in the music video.
Yes, he seems to have a similar hairstyle and facial hair configuration to what he had during most of the Eras Tour. The figure appears to have a similar build to Kelce’s, also.
Uncredited appearances — even by big-name actors in major films — happen all of the time.
Taylor Swift performs on stage during the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: Kate Green/Getty Images)
However, Travis Kelce played a larger role than just being Taylor’s himbo boyfriend during her Eras World Tour.
Back in June, Travis stepped out onto the stage to participate in a transition skit while she performed at London’s Wembley Stadium.
Kelce’s participation was, of course, a widespread delight. The live audience and Swifties all over the world found his participation charming.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs after a first quarter pass catch past Brandon Joseph #40 of the Detroit Lions during a preseason game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024. (Photo Credit: David Eulitt/Getty Images)Does this mean future collaborations?
To be clear, there’s really no reason to believe that Travis Kelce having his music video debut is a herald of things to come.
Yes, it was Travis’ idea to step out onto the stage with her in London back in June. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that he has his eye on performing for crowds (when not on the football field).
Travis Kelce showing up for a concert skit and (possibly) in the background of a music video is sort of like a celebrity bringing their dog out to show fans. Well, in Taylor’s case, it would more likely be a cat.
Taylor Swift performs on stage during the “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: Kate Green/Getty Images)
At the same time … Travis Kelce’s fame means that his career includes more than just throwing a ball. Or catching a ball. Whatever it is that he does for the Kansas City Chiefs, we mean.
Jason Kelce played himself (or a hallucination of himself) on It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Travis Kelce could and very likely will take on similar cameo appearances in the years to come.
It’s also possible that he’ll appear in more of Taylor’s music videos and other projects. But that will depend upon a lot, including their respective schedules and how long this relationship ends up lasting.
