Travis Kelce Praises Taylor Swift’s Ability to 'Break the Ice' with New People: ‘She’s a Pro’

Mar. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills.Photo:David Eulitt/Getty

Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills

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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end paid his girlfriend of more than a year a sweet compliment on the Wednesday, Jan. 29 episode of his and brotherJason Kelce’sNew Heightspodcast.

Taylor Swift reacts following a third quarter touchdown catch by Travis Kelce in the Divisional Round playoff against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri

“We walked in the door, and — I’ll give this away — she said our names immediately,” Brandon said of Swift in the private box. “It was like, ‘Oh my God. Brandon, Jake, finally!’ We were floored.”

The podcast intern noted that Swift’s acknowledgment “shook us immediately” and “threw” them.

“She knows how to break the ice. She does,” Travis proudly agreed. “She’s a pro at it.”

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“Probably read that Jake and I were terrified,” Brandon then joked. “She’s like, ‘I’m sensing a lot of middle school dance energy from these two.’ ”

Brandon also shared that Swift was “very complimentary” of theNew Heightspodcast, which Travis assured fans she listens to every week.

Taylor Swift reacts after a score by the Kansas City Chiefs

“She gave us some creative compliments,” Brandon said. “Let me be very clear. You can’t tell me s— for the rest of my f—— life. I’m gonna be obnoxious. I’m like, do you know who you’re f—— talking to? We’re doing, we’re doing performance reviews at work, and we tell you something right now. F—— I’m not listening to a goddamn thing for another six years.”

Swift cheered on Travis as he helped the Chiefs secure a spot in the Super Bowl for the third year in a row on Sunday, Jan. 26, and latertook to the fieldto share a kiss after the game.

The Chiefs will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, which takes place at the New Orleans Caesars Superdome on Sunday, Feb. 9.

source: people.com