It appears Taylor Swift‘s world domination is properly underway as she takes over one of many least anticipated realms of popular culture – the American Nationwide Soccer League (NFL). 

Swift appears to be the identify on each announcer, commentator, and speak present host’s lips as they scramble to study her discography in hopes of sneaking in a cheeky reference when speaking about Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish, Travis Kelce.

Rumours have been circulating for a month or two now that the 2 have been seeing one another, however neither Swift or Kelce have confirmed the hypothesis – till now.

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The pair have made fairly the assertion in the present day, with Swift showing on the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs recreation on Sunday (US time) to help her new beau – and the pair leaving side-by-side.

It marks the primary time the pair have been pictured collectively.

Earlier within the day, Swift was noticed in Kelce’s suite alongside his mum, Donna Kelce on the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs v Chicago Bears recreation on Monday morning (Sunday US time).

Though neither Swift or Kelce have launched an official assertion concerning the rumours, this looks like sufficient proof to verify that Taylor Swift is certainly relationship the boy on the soccer workforce.

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Have a look beneath to study all about who Travis Kelce is, and each element that has despatched social media right into a frenzy the previous few weeks speculating as as to if or not the rumours have been true.

Who’s Travis Kelce?

Travis Kelce is a family identify within the US, however us Aussies won’t know as a lot in regards to the NFL tremendous star.

So, this is all the things it is advisable to find out about Taylor Swift’s rumoured beau. 

Kelce is knowledgeable NFL participant within the US, and will undoubtedly be thought-about as one of many leagues most eligible bachelors. 

Born October 5, 1989 (making him the identical age as Swift) in Westlake Ohio, he performed school soccer for College of Cincinnati and was a 3rd spherical draft decide within the 2013 NFL draft.

At the moment, Kelce is a good finish for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and holds a number of data inside the league.

Whereas the place of ‘tight finish’ won’t imply a lot to us Aussies, the tough translation can be: a VERY tall and extremely athletic hunk of a person.

Kelce is 6 ‘5 ” with a net-worth of about $20 million (the essential stuff). 

The 33-year-old has gained two Tremendous Bowls, together with this 12 months the place he confronted off in opposition to older brother and shut buddy, Jason Kelce who performs for the Philadelphia Eagles.

At her Philadelphia live performance earlier this 12 months, Swift truly took the chance to make clear the confusion surrounding the lyric in Gold Rush that refers to an Eagles t-shirt.

“I do not know the way massive the controversy was, however I did see the controversy,” she stated. “I’ve a lyric that claims, ‘With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door.’ I noticed some folks questioning if it was the band the Eagles or the workforce the Eagles, and I really like the band the Eagles, however guys, come on. I am from Philly. In fact it is the workforce.”

Kelce household dinners may be slightly bit awkward.

Regardless of the 2 brothers’ NFL fame, there’s a third Kelce that’s identified to steal the highlight.

Donna Kelce, aka ‘Mama Kelce’, appears to be a fan favorite, making a splash within the headlines together with her iconic Tremendous Bowl outfit this 12 months. 

Some ‘Travlor’ followers have even gotten a bit forward of themselves, speculating across the lovable friendship that might be blossoming between Mama Kelce and Mama Swift. 

Lastly, we have now made it to probably essentially the most entertaining piece of knowledge on Mr. Kelce – the tremendous star athlete had his very personal relationship present again in 2016. 

Sure, you learn that proper, his very personal relationship present titled, ‘Catching Kelce’ which was described by Rolling Stone as having an ‘awkward, plain attraction’.

The premise of the Bachelor-esque actuality present was that he would date 50 ladies, one from every American state, in hopes of discovering his soulmate – a seemingly foolproof plan.

Sadly for Kelce, it did not work out too properly. 

On the finish of the present, he selected to pursue a relationship with contestant Maya Benberry however the couple broke up only a few months later. 

Earlier this 12 months on The Pivot podcast, Kelce stated that he would not essentially remorse doing the present, however summed up his expertise as ‘extraordinarily awkward’.

He confessed that he initially turned down the provide a number of instances earlier than finally accepting attributable to monetary causes after he blew by way of his first few NFL paychecks a bit too rapidly. 

Kelce’s earlier relationship historical past additionally consists of on-air sports activities reporter Kayla Nicole who he dated on and off for 5 years.

Amongst all the things else, Kelce can also be identified for his impeccable style sense, lovable relationship along with his nieces, and assured dance strikes. 

He as soon as even stated, “I would not even say I am actually good at dancing. I might say I am not shy to maneuver.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumoured relationship timeline

JULY 7 – Travis Kelce goes to the Eras Tour in Kansas Metropolis

Kelce attended the Eras Tour at his workforce’s residence stadium on July 7. 

His look despatched some Kansas Metropolis Chiefs followers on the live performance right into a frenzy, however other than that, not a lot was considered it on the time. 

JULY 26 – Kelce reveals the reality behind his Eras Tour Attendance

That is the place the hearsay mill started to spin.

On July 26, Kelce went on his podcast New Heights that he co-hosts along with his brother Jason, and shared the main points behind what actually went down on the Eras Tour.

“I used to be disillusioned she would not speak earlier than or after her exhibits,” Travis stated.

He instructed his brother he was ‘slightly butthurt’ he did not get to present Swift one of many friendship bracelets he made for her, explaining to Jason that friendship bracelets are an enormous a part of Swift’s tour.

Here is the place it will get actually attention-grabbing. Kelce then toldhis brother he had made a bracelet to present to Swift along with his quantity on it.

“Your quantity as in 87 [Kelce’s jersey number] or your telephone quantity?” Jason requested.

Travis then replied with a smirk, “you realize which one.”

Jason additionally offered a doable rationalization as to why the worldwide popstar did not take the time to fulfill Kelce, saying “she most likely simply hasn’t gotten over the Tremendous Bowl but, she’s a giant Eagles fan.”

JULY 29 – Swift sings Keep, Keep, Keep as one in every of her shock songs

Some eagle eyed followers famous that at her present following the discharge of Kelce’s podcast, Swift selected to sing Keep, Keep, Keep as one in every of her shock songs, a tune that straight references a ‘soccer helmet’.

Now if this have been anybody else other than Swift, you would name this one a little bit of a attain, nevertheless, the pop star is thought for offering her followers with sneaky little ‘easter eggs’ clues into the internal workings of her life. 

JULY 29 – Swift posts a TikTok (possibly) in Chiefs merch

Following her present, Swift posted a TikTok of her dad using a Segway backstage whereas she rides in entrance in a golf buggy. 

Within the video, we get a fast glimpse of Swift sporting a black jacket overlaying a gold t-shirt with a pink collar – the Chiefs workforce colors. 

A humorous little coincidence, or possibly a present from the Chiefs star participant himself? 

AUGUST 2 – Kelce is requested about Swift in a submit recreation interview

The NFL Community’s Andrew Siciliano straight requested Kelce if he actually had his telephone quantity on a friendship bracelet to present to Swift, to which Kelce replied, “I stated what I stated and I meant what I stated after I stated it.”

“It’s what it’s, I am not going to speak about my private life. I do know what you writers wanna hear, you wanna hear extra about that and I am not gonna offer you something,” he laughed.

Siciliano continued to press Kelce with extra questions on Swift, which the athlete rapidly shut down.

Nonetheless, Siciliano was fast to level out that Kelce did not truly deny something. 

Siciliano reposted the video on his Instagram on September 14, with the caption, “This may be price reposting from August 2nd. @killatrav @taylorswift.”

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SEPT 1 – Jason Kelce brings up Swift on the New Heights podcast

The brothers have been discussing Travis’ option to sport some new facial hair, when Jason posed the query, “have you ever discovered what Taylor Swift thinks of your moustache?”

Travis responded, “um, yeah we’re not going to convey up Taylor Swift on this episode,” which was met by laughter from each him and his brother.

Travis is then fast so as to add, “however one thing tells me she’s gonna prefer it.”

Loads of followers have been additionally fast to note the font on Travis’ t-shirt, likening it to the font of Swift’s Popularity album which is purported to be her subsequent re-release.

One other Easter egg possibly?

If you wish to hearken to the interplay for your self, head to 38:29 on episode 51 of the New Heights podcast. 

AUGUST 7 – Swift performs Gown as her shock tune 

Should you’re deep into ‘Travlor’ TikTok you’ll have seen the hypothesis surrounding Swift’s option to carry out ‘Gown’ as one in every of her shock songs. 

For the reason that US writes their dates backwards to ours, August 7 is written as 8/7, look acquainted?

Effectively, that is since you may be recognising 87 as Kelce’s jersey quantity. 

Within the tune Gown, Swift additionally has a line referring to a buzzcut, a coiffure Kelce is thought to sport. 

Now this one is technically one other free connection, however figuring out Swift something might be a clue. 

AUGUST 22 – Deux Moi says nothing is occurring between the pair

Superstar gossip account Duex Moi responded to an Instagram Q&A query asking for a proof concerning the connection between Swift and Kelce. 

“There is no such thing as a connection. Zero occurring between them,” they reported. 

SEPT 6 – Travis Kelce movies New Heights whereas sporting a questionable t-shirt

Presumably essentially the most damning piece of proof for ‘Travlor’ supporters is the truth that he appeared on a current episode of his podcast in a John Mayer T-shirt.

Followers have been fast to level out that there isn’t a approach Swift can be relationship somebody who outwardly helps her notorious ex, however others are saying they could simply be attempting to throw us off the scent. 

SEPT 8 – Deux Moi stories the 2 went on a date collectively

Opposite to their Instagram story on August 22, Deux Moi was first to report any sort of in individual interplay between the pair. 

“I acquired a message this week, this was very attention-grabbing,” the nameless voice behind the account started, “Taylor Swift had made an appointment to go someplace that she frequents… with Travis kelce.”

SEPT 12 – Kelce documentary premieres 

Jason Kelce is the topic of latest Amazon Prime documentary Kelce that premiered on September 12.

Though it would not have a direct correlation to the ‘Travlor’ rumours, followers have been speculating that the Kelce brothers have solely been feeding into the hypothesis to create hype round their identify forward of the documentary’s launch. 

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SEPT 12 – ET stories {that a} supply says the 2 are ‘hanging out’ 

Leisure Tonight reported {that a} supply confirmed the pair should not formally relationship however have been ‘hanging out’.

Based on the supply, “Travis has been into Taylor for some time and undoubtedly has a crush on her. He is an easy man that could be very humorous, charismatic, chill, and loves enjoying soccer.”

SEPT 13 – Pat McAfee talks in regards to the rumours

American sports activities analyst Pat McAfee was assured sufficient within the rumours to broach the topic on his self titled ESPN speak present.

He began off the section by saying, “the girl that sells out each stadium on this planet 10 instances… the girl who performs for 3 and a half hours within the rain and Invoice Belichik says, ‘she’s fairly powerful man’, stated, ‘you realize what, the person of my goals that I am gonna marry, this is not simply date like others up to now, is an NFL man.”

McAfee spoke about how ‘stoked’ he’s for Kelce, saying that the rumoured couple are going to ‘take over the world’.

He then issued Kelce with a stern warning, “Trav, what we’re saying to you is, deal with her proper.”

“You have to be a knight in shining armour,” he continued.

“You are representing all of soccer… you are the precise man for the job.”

SEPT 13 – A supply tells The Messenger the 2 have been quietly hanging out

Following the report from Leisure Tonight, The Messenger launched an article claiming a supply instructed the publication the 2 had been spending a while collectively.

“Taylor and Travis have been quietly hanging out,” the supply instructed The Messenger, “She noticed him when she was in NYC a number of weeks in the past.”

It is unclear whether or not or not the supply is similar one that spoke with Leisure Tonight. 

SEPT 14 – Jason Kelce is requested in regards to the rumours in a submit recreation interview 

Following the Eagles v Vikings Thursday Evening Soccer recreation, Jason Kelce sat down for a submit recreation interview.

The interviewer requested Jason if he can touch upon the rumours that his brother is relationship ‘a sure popstar’, to which Jason responded, ‘I can’t touch upon them.”

“Ever since ‘Catching Kelce’ everybody has been infatuated with Travis’ love life,” Jason added, “So, I do not actually know what is going on on there… I do know Trav is having enjoyable and we’ll see what occurs with whoever he finally ends up with.”

Though he did not verify the rumours, he undoubtedly wasn’t denying them both. 

SEPT 18 – NFL announcers sneak in Taylor Swift references throughout Kelce’s recreation

It was on September 18 that Swift’s takeover of the NFL actually began to turn into apparent.

Commentators in the course of the Chiefs v Jaguar recreation simply could not assist themselves however sneak in a number of Taylor Swift references. 

“Kelce finds a Clean Area for the rating,” says one commentator following Kelce receiving a go in the long run zone.

“Injured final week, he’ll Shake It Off for week two,” says one other, referring to a bone bruise that prevented Kelce from enjoying within the first recreation of the season. 

ESPN sports activities reporter Adam Schefter additionally had a lot to say previous to the sport when requested about Kelce’s restoration. 

“Travis Kelce, at this time limit, is attempting to Shake It Off and get again on the market,” he started.

“He is aware of how a lot he is wanted and that he is The Man. It was slightly little bit of a Merciless Summer time for Travis Kelce with that knee damage, however he can see the Daylight… He appears like he is Prepared For It,” stated Schefter.

Rumours or not, the NFL at the very least appears to be having some enjoyable with it. 

SEPT 18 – Kelce feedback on Wealthy Eisen’s compilation of Taylor Swift puns

Sports activities commentator, Wealthy Eisen joined in on the enjoyable, posting a compilation of his Taylor Swift puns to Instagram and TikTok with the caption, “Look what you made me do, @killatrav.”

What actually caught folks’s consideration was that shortly after the video was posted to Instagram, Kelce himself took to the remark part to say, “Effectively performed Wealthy…. Effectively performed .”

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SEPT 20 – Jason Kelce says the pair are ‘100%’ collectively

Travis Kelce’s brother, Jason known as in to talk with WIP Morning Present hosts Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie and confirmed that the rumours are ‘100%’ true.

DeCamara and Ritchie are having a debating whether or not or not the youngest Kelce brother is extra enticing than Brad Pitt.

When the subject of Swift comes up, the hosts then ask Jason, “so how are they doin? How are these two doin?’

“It is onerous to reply as a result of I do not actually know loads about what’s taking place with Travis’ love life,” Jason responded.

“I attempt to preserve a, you realize, his enterprise is sort of his enterprise I attempt to keep out of that world.

“However having stated that, man, I believe they’re doing nice, and I believe it is all 100 per cent true and I hope that this factor goes the mile.”

Realising he could have stated to a lot, Jason then added, “No, I am joking. I do not even know what’s taking place.”

SEPT 20 – A supply confirms Swift and Kelce are ‘having enjoyable’

A supply spoke to The Messenger, confirming that the pair have been spending a while collectively and are simply ‘having enjoyable’.

”She and Travis have frolicked twice, and it is nothing severe. She thinks he’s very charming, and so they have been texting this final week,” the insider shared.

“He’s slightly embarrassed at how a lot consideration they’re getting, however he has instructed her he would like to proceed seeing her.”

“They’re seeing the place issues go.”

The supply additionally made it clear that Swift and Kelce should not unique, sharing that Kelce has some stiff competitors and that Swift is, “”in her enjoyable lady period and strictly having enjoyable proper now.”

“Her pals are all the time playfully suggesting folks to set her up with,” the supply stated.

Once more, it is unclear whether or not this is similar supply that beforehand spoke with The Messenger on the subject or that spoke with Leisure Tonight earlier this month. 

SEPT 22 – Kelce publicly invitations Swift to return to a Chiefs recreation

Showing on the Pat McAfee present, Kelce seemingly prolonged an invite to Swift to return see him ‘rock the stadium’ at a Chiefs recreation.

McAfee tells Kelce how ‘heartbroken’ he was to listen to the unique information that Kelce had missed out on the chance to present Swift a friendship bracelet.

“However then abruptly I hear, wait a minute the friendship bracelet was not doubtlessly not delivered, it was just a bit bit delayed,” stated McAfee, “your love life is being talked about by the entire complete world proper now, if you need to increase upon something, please!”

Kelce goes on to say its ‘hilarious’ how a lot consideration the rumours have gotten, and says that his brothers feedback have solely added extra confusion to the scenario.

“Everybody please, cease asking my brother about y love life,” stated Kelce.

“I threw the ball in her court docket and, you realize, I instructed her, I’ve seen you rock the stadium in Arrowhead you may need to return see me rock the stadium in Arrowhead and we’ll see which one is a bit more lit,” Kelce instructed McAfee.

“So we’ll see what occurs within the close to future.”

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SEPT 25 – Taylor makes an look at a Kansas Metropolis Chiefs recreation

It appears that evidently Swift determined to just accept Kelce’s invitation, showing on the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs v Chicago Bears recreation on Monday morning (Sunday US time).

Swift was rapidly noticed sitting in Kelce’s suite along with his mum, Donna Kelce. The pair gave the impression to be getting alongside nice, nearly as if possibly this wasn’t the primary time the 2 had met.

Though there was no official assertion launched by Swift or Kelce, it appears secure to say that the rumours are true, Taylor Swift is relationship the boy on the soccer workforce.

Hold your eyes posted on this area for all of the updates on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.