We’ve all seen it in the news by now: “Taylor Swift Spotted At Chiefs Game”, “Taylor Swift Wraps Arm Around Travis Kelce’s Neck”, “The Taylor Swift effect: ‘Miss Americana is turning Travis Kelce into America’s sweetheart’”, “Taylor Swift’s ‘Seemingly Ranch’ Might Not Be Ranch at All”. The whole hullabaloo has sent the world into a shock.
But what’s really happening? One may tell you they’re dating. One may tell you they’re just “hanging out.” Others may be slightly concerned about the whole situation. Either way, let’s do a deep dive into the timeline of the relationship between the Queen of Modern Pop and the King of the Chiefs.
So, who are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? Let me start off by saying that if you don’t know who Taylor Swift is, you live under a rock. Taylor Swift has made her rounds in the news lately, due to her high-grossing Eras Tour and the documentary of said tour that came out on October 13.
Swift is a highly famous singer and songwriter mainly known for her transition from a country rocker to a shining pop star. She has 10 studio albums, 5 EPs, and multiple non-album singles. She’s also currently in the process of re-recording her first 6 albums due to a legal issue with her last record label. Her next recording, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), comes out October 27. If you listen to her music, make sure it’s Taylor’s Version!
Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He has played for the Chiefs since 2013 after he was drafted straight from the University of Cincinnati in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Kelce currently holds the record for the most consecutive and most overall seasons with 1000 yards receiving by a tight end with 7. He has one brother, Jason, who he does a podcast with called New Heights. His mother, Donna Kelce, is also well-known and beloved in the Chiefs community.
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s dive into the relationship timeline. It all started when Taylor Swift performed at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 8. Kelce planned on giving Swift a friendship bracelet (a staple at Swift’s concerts) with his phone number, but he was disappointed when he didn’t get the chance to do so.
The pair came to light on September 12, when Entertainment Tonight reported that the two were “quietly hanging out.” From then on, Swift and Kelce dominated social media, with multiple reporters asking the two about the other and multiple sources commenting on the pair.
Twelve days later, Swift attended the Chiefs-Bulls game and left the game with Kelce, sending the media into a frenzy. On October 1, Kelce was seen leaving Swift’s New York City apartment.
Later that day, Swift went to the Chiefs-Jets game, cheering Kelce on with many of her famous friends and with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Eleven days later, amidst all the dating rumors, Swift attends the Chiefs-Broncos game, sporting Chiefs merchandise. On October 14, Swift and Kelce went to the live taping of the 49th Saturday Night Live Season Premiere, where Kelce was featured in a skit and Swift introduced the musical guest, Ice Spice. The next day, the pair was seen holding hands, seemingly confirming a possible romantic relationship.
The blossoming relationship between Swift and Kelce is taking the world by storm. The pair combines the best of the pop world with the best of the sports world, creating the perfect storm of iconic and interesting. The world is patiently waiting for more details, and keeping an eye on Swift and Kelce can result in our wildest dreams coming true. Or, we may be haunted by what would’ve, could’ve, should’ve been.
