Travis Kelce Says He Doesn't Mind Being Taylor Swift's Arm Candy: 'It's the Life I Chose'

Mar. 15, 2025

Travis Kelce toldCBS Morningshe’s super-happy dating the world’s most famous pop star. “It’s the life I chose, I guess,” he said with a laugh. “I have fun with it.”“Everyone’s loving it. Mama Kelce is having so much fun,” he explained about the Kelce family’s new-found fame"They’re all my favorite, literally, every single one,” Travis added about Swift’s songsTravis Kelceis enjoying beingTaylor Swift’s other half!Speaking in a pre-recorded interview onCBS Morningsthat aired Thursday, Sept. 5, Kelce, 34, shared that he doesn’t mind being the pop superstar’s arm candy.“It’s the life I chose, I guess,” Kelce said with a laugh. “I have fun with it.”“It comes with the territory of wanting to do fun activities like this and signing up for cool sponsorships like this and endorsements,” he added during the interview, which was filmed from the set of his Pepsi commercial, a new version of the brand’s 2004 Gladiator-themed commercial, which starredBritney Spears,Beyoncé,PinkandEnrique Iglesias.As for how his family is handling life in the spotlight, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said that the Kelces are embracing their newfound fame, especially his momDonna Kelce.“Everyone’s loving it. Mama Kelce is having so much fun,” he explained. “I think my dad is slowly getting more comfortable with it, and Jason has always been a pro at it,” he added of his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles centerJason Kelce, 36.Travis spent much of his summer traveling with Swift, 34, and supporting the musician on herrecord-breaking Eras Tour, evenjoining his girlfriend onstageduring her June 23 show at London’s Wembley Stadium.But when it comes to naming his favorite Taylor Swift song, Travis doesn’t have just one.“Oh, a bunch of them. They’re all my favorite, literally, every single one,” he told CBS Mornings. “You see me at a concert, you’ll see me singing them all.”The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Ezra Shaw/GettyTravis went on to open up about why he thinks “people are rooting for him.”“I hope it’s because they see I’m just a genuinely good person and I love what I do and I love doing it with the people that I’m doing it with,” he added. “I’d rather give everybody happiness and something to cheer about than otherwise.”Earlier this month, Travisconfirmed that Swift has been drawing up plays for himfor the NFL season after his teammatePatrick Mahomesrecently spilled the beans on the matter.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City in October 2023.Gotham/GC ImagesDuring an interview on theRich Eisen Showon Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kelce said, “She’s a little biased and just creates plays for me. We’ll see if they can make it to Coach Reid’s office.”“She had just been so open to learning the game, she didn’t know much about the rules or anything … I think she was just curious about the profession,” he continued. “I know none of the plays have gotten to Coach Reid yet, but if they ever do I’ll make sure everyone knows it was her creation.”The couple first sparked dating rumors in September 2023 and Swiftattended her first Chiefs gamelater that month, before the pairconfirmed their romancethe following month whenthey stepped out holding handsataSaturday Night Liveafterparty.

Travis Kelceis enjoying beingTaylor Swift’s other half!

Speaking in a pre-recorded interview onCBS Morningsthat aired Thursday, Sept. 5, Kelce, 34, shared that he doesn’t mind being the pop superstar’s arm candy.

“It’s the life I chose, I guess,” Kelce said with a laugh. “I have fun with it.”

“It comes with the territory of wanting to do fun activities like this and signing up for cool sponsorships like this and endorsements,” he added during the interview, which was filmed from the set of his Pepsi commercial, a new version of the brand’s 2004 Gladiator-themed commercial, which starredBritney Spears,Beyoncé,PinkandEnrique Iglesias.

As for how his family is handling life in the spotlight, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said that the Kelces are embracing their newfound fame, especially his momDonna Kelce.

“Everyone’s loving it. Mama Kelce is having so much fun,” he explained. “I think my dad is slowly getting more comfortable with it, and Jason has always been a pro at it,” he added of his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles centerJason Kelce, 36.

Travis spent much of his summer traveling with Swift, 34, and supporting the musician on herrecord-breaking Eras Tour, evenjoining his girlfriend onstageduring her June 23 show at London’s Wembley Stadium.

But when it comes to naming his favorite Taylor Swift song, Travis doesn’t have just one.

“Oh, a bunch of them. They’re all my favorite, literally, every single one,” he told CBS Mornings. “You see me at a concert, you’ll see me singing them all.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Ezra Shaw/Getty

Ezra Shaw/Getty

Travis went on to open up about why he thinks “people are rooting for him.”

“I hope it’s because they see I’m just a genuinely good person and I love what I do and I love doing it with the people that I’m doing it with,” he added. “I’d rather give everybody happiness and something to cheer about than otherwise.”

Earlier this month, Travisconfirmed that Swift has been drawing up plays for himfor the NFL season after his teammatePatrick Mahomesrecently spilled the beans on the matter.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City in October 2023.Gotham/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images

During an interview on theRich Eisen Showon Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kelce said, “She’s a little biased and just creates plays for me. We’ll see if they can make it to Coach Reid’s office.”

“She had just been so open to learning the game, she didn’t know much about the rules or anything … I think she was just curious about the profession,” he continued. “I know none of the plays have gotten to Coach Reid yet, but if they ever do I’ll make sure everyone knows it was her creation.”

The couple first sparked dating rumors in September 2023 and Swiftattended her first Chiefs gamelater that month, before the pairconfirmed their romancethe following month whenthey stepped out holding handsataSaturday Night Liveafterparty.

source: people.com