Evidently 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 title on each announcer, commentator, and discuss 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.
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Extra apparently although, neither have truly denied the hypothesis and Kelce virtually appears to be enjoying into the rumours, including much more gasoline to the hearth.
With no strong proof, it is unimaginable to verify or deny if the couple actually are a pair.
What we will do although, within the title of public service, is compile an in depth and complete record of all of the proof for and in opposition to the idea.
So, have a look under and resolve for your self when you imagine the ‘Travlor’ rumours are true.
Who’s Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce is a family title within the US, however us Aussies won’t know as a lot in regards to the NFL tremendous star.
So, here is every part it’s essential to learn about Taylor Swift’s rumoured beau.
Kelce is an expert NFL participant within the US, and will positively be thought-about as one of many leagues most eligible bachelors.
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Born October 5, 1989 (making him the identical age as Swift) in Westlake Ohio, he performed faculty soccer for College of Cincinnati and was a 3rd spherical draft decide within the 2013 NFL draft.
Presently, 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 necessary stuff).
The 33-year-old has received two Tremendous Bowls, together with this yr the place he confronted off in opposition to older brother and shut good friend, Jason Kelce who performs for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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At her Philadelphia live performance earlier this yr, 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 understand how giant the talk was, however I did see the talk,” she mentioned. “I’ve a lyric that claims, ‘With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door.’ I noticed some individuals questioning if it was the band the Eagles or the group the Eagles, and I like the band the Eagles, however guys, come on. I am from Philly. In fact it is the group.”
Kelce household dinners could be just a little 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 yr.
Some ‘Travlor’ followers have even gotten a bit forward of themselves, speculating across the cute friendship that may very well be blossoming between Mama Kelce and Mama Swift.
Lastly, we have now made it to presumably probably 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, simple 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 yr on The Pivot podcast, Kelce mentioned that he does not essentially remorse doing the present, however summed up his expertise as ‘extraordinarily awkward’.
He confessed that he initially turned down the supply a number of instances earlier than ultimately accepting because of monetary causes after he blew by his first few NFL paychecks in a short time.
Kelce’s earlier relationship historical past additionally contains on-air sports activities reporter Kayla Nicole who he dated on and off for 5 years.
Amongst every part else, Kelce can be identified for his impeccable style sense, cute relationship along with his nieces, and assured dance strikes.
He as soon as even mentioned, “I would not even say I am actually good at dancing. I would 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 group’s house 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.
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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 does not discuss earlier than or after her exhibits,” Travis mentioned.
He advised his brother he was ‘just a little 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.
This 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 cellphone quantity?” Jason requested.
Travis then replied with a smirk, “you understand which one.”
Jason additionally supplied a potential rationalization as to why the worldwide popstar did not take the time to satisfy Kelce, saying “she in all probability 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 track that immediately 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, nonetheless, 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 (perhaps) in Chiefs merch
Following her present, Swift posted a TikTok of her dad driving 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 masking a gold t-shirt with a purple collar – the Chiefs group colors.
A humorous little coincidence, or perhaps a present from the Chiefs star participant himself?
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AUGUST 2 – Kelce is requested about Swift in a publish recreation interview
The NFL Community’s Andrew Siciliano immediately requested Kelce if he actually had his cellphone quantity on a friendship bracelet to present to Swift, to which Kelce replied, “I mentioned what I mentioned and I meant what I mentioned after I mentioned 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 shortly shut down.
Nevertheless, 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 could be value 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 carry 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 Fame album which is alleged to be her subsequent re-release.
One other Easter egg perhaps?
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 track
When you’re deep into ‘Travlor’ TikTok you’d have seen the hypothesis surrounding Swift’s option to carry out ‘Gown’ as one in every of her shock songs.
Because the US writes their dates backwards to ours, August 7 is written as 8/7, look acquainted?
Nicely, that is since you could be recognising 87 as Kelce’s jersey quantity.
Within the track 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 realizing Swift something may very well be a clue.
AUGUST 22 – Duex Moi says nothing is happening between the pair
Celeb gossip account Duex Moi responded to an Instagram Q&A query asking for an evidence concerning the connection between Swift and Kelce.
“There isn’t a connection. Zero occurring between them,” they reported.
SEPT 6 – Travis Kelce movies New Heights whereas sporting a questionable t-shirt
Probably probably 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 may simply be making an attempt to throw us off the scent.
SEPT 8 – Deux Moi studies the 2 went on a date collectively
Opposite to their Instagram story on August 22, Deux Moi was first to report any form of in individual interplay between the pair.
“I obtained 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 does 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 title forward of the documentary’s launch.
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SEPT 12 – ET studies {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’.
In accordance with the supply, “Travis has been into Taylor for some time and positively 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 discuss present.
He began off the phase by saying, “the girl that sells out each stadium on the 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’, mentioned, ‘you understand what, the person of my desires that I am gonna marry, this is not simply date like others previously, 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 should 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 advised the publication the 2 had been spending a while collectively.
“Taylor and Travis have been quietly hanging out,” the supply advised The Messenger, “She noticed him when she was in NYC just a few 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 publish recreation interview
Following the Eagles v Vikings Thursday Night time Soccer recreation, Jason Kelce sat down for a publish 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 positively 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 develop into apparent.
Commentators in the course of the Chiefs v Jaguar recreation simply could not assist themselves however sneak in just a few 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 making an attempt 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 just a little little bit of a Merciless Summer time for Travis Kelce with that knee harm, however he can see the Daylight… He appears to be like like he is Prepared For It,” mentioned Schefter.
Rumours or not, the NFL no less than 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 individuals’s consideration was that shortly after the video was posted to Instagram, Kelce himself took to the remark part to say, “Nicely performed Wealthy…. Nicely performed 👏🏻😂.”
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