Are you Ready For It? If you have been up to date with the latest “pop news” or are a Chiefs football fan, you probably have heard the rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating. Many Swifties, (Taylor Swift fans) have gathered around their TVs, asked questions, and jumped to conclusions about Taylor Swift’s love life. Has she found her new Love Story? Various conspiracies have been made about the two dating, while others say it’s just for commercial reasons. The buzz is inescapable whether you’re a swiftie or an NFL lover. Don’t worry, we’re going to dive into all the fun facts and opinions of it all to figure out what’s going on with Taylor and the NFL.
Now why would the media and fans promote this so much all over the internet? What has happened that caused people to believe that this well-known and loved pop star and famous tight-end football player are dating? Here is some background information if you haven’t been filled in: On September 24, Swift was spotted at the Chiefs game sitting shoulder to shoulder with Kelce’s mom, watching the Chiefs defeat the Chicago Bears. After seeing this, crowds started drawing their attention to Taylor’s every move during the game. She didn’t even have to be singing for the crowd, Taylor was still the star of the show, all cameras (and eyes) on her. After the game, the two were seen walking out together.
As fun as it is to imagine all the fun “football romance” love songs Taylor could write, many sources have stated that there is no romantic relationship between the two, “just two people hanging out” Teen Vogue states. There has not been enough evidence or any further type of relationship between the two to say anything else. But as we know the classic Swift lyric, “She’s cheer captain and I’m on the bleachers,” can always become a reality…Teagan Hill is a freshman at Dover, and states she is a fan of some of Taylor Swift’s music and says, “I think Taylor and Travis would make a cute couple, as long as it doesn’t affect their carriers.” Although many think they would make a cute couple, many believe there’s more to it than that. Many think the NFL has used Taylor’s surprise appearances to make more money and promote their games and players like Travis Kelce. This growing buzz has helped Taylor Swift, especially with her Eras movie right around the corner, being released in theaters on October 13. It’s been a great way to promote her whole industry and Travis. There has not been enough evidence or any further type of relationship between the two to say anything else.
It’s no secret the NFL is known for always finding new ways to commercialize and promote people in different ways. Taylor Swift has an economy of her own with the money and fame she has made from her career, especially with her most recent Eras World Tour, which has made over $2.2 billion just in North America. Because of Taylor’s appearances at the game, the viewership of all NFL games, especially the Chiefs, has skyrocketed! Many fans now call it The Taylor Show. So much has happened so fast just because of a rumor of the two dating. The NFL, Travis, and Taylor have all gained even more popularity and money. Female viewership of the games has seen a 63% increase. Travis’s Instagram grew 600k more followers. Also, his podcast New Heights, rose to number one within a day on Apple. Jersey sales for Travis have increased by 400%. Lots of positive things have happened to these stars all because of a game.
What do the stars say about all this sudden attention? Travis’s podcast asked about his opinion on Taylor’s brave appearance at his games. “Shout out to Taylor for pulling up,” Travis said. After complimenting her for looking ”amazing,” he said his friends and family had nothing but amazing things to say about her! But ever since Swift’s appearance, the NFL, and social media has taken it to extremes and spread false rumors of romance. Kelce said on Wednesday’s installment that he thinks the NFL is “overdoing it” in terms of the hype surrounding Swift coming to his games. Taylor Swift spoke on this and the sources have said “It’s just two friends getting to know each other” and stated she is enjoying her single life. So with this information, what do you suspect? Is this a possible new boyfriend for Taylor or was it all for publicity?
