Travis Kelce shared a sweet moment with fans after the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Houston Texans on January 18. After the game, while speaking to reporters in the locker room at Arrowhead Stadium, Kelce was asked if he was “Feeling 25 again?” to which he flashed a grin and playfully responded, “22, baby. 22.” The reference was a nod to Taylor Swift’s hit song “22” from her 2012 album Red.
Swifties, as Taylor Swift’s fans are known, quickly noticed the cute shoutout, with many taking to social media to express their excitement. Some joked, with one person referencing Swift’s song Down Bad from her recent album The Tortured Poet’s Society, calling Kelce “down bad” for Taylor. Others couldn’t help but gush over the gesture, with one fan commenting, “Definitely a Swiftie.”
This adorable moment came after Taylor Swift had been cheering for Kelce from a suite during the playoffs. Her reactions to Kelce’s performance, especially his touchdown in the fourth quarter, were caught on the stadium’s Jumbotron. The pop star was seen jumping up and down in excitement and later hugging WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Taylor was dressed to impress in a Chanel outfit worth over $22k, accessorized with bold statement earrings and her iconic red lipstick. After the game, she even shared a warm handshake with Kelce’s father.
Taylor’s family also joined her for the match, including her mother Andrea, father Scott, and brother Austin. With this win, the Chiefs secured a spot in the Super Bowl, where they will face either the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens. And of course, Swift is expected to be there to support Kelce, just like she has during all of his recent playoff games.
In a recent interview on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Kelce expressed his gratitude for Swift’s presence, saying, “I couldn’t be happier to have that confidence and comfort off the field, and all the support I could ever ask for in the stadium.” It’s clear that both Kelce and Swift’s fans are loving the connection between the two stars, making this NFL season one to remember.