How Jason Kelce Reacted to Taylor Swift’s Description of Travis Kelce

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Don’t blameJason Kelce for being moved by his brother Travis Kelce‘s epic romance.

During a special episode of “New Heights” on August 13, Taylor Swift opened up about her relationship with the Kelce family, including Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Her heartfelt remarks regarding Travis’ ability to bring happiness to those around him left his older brother noticeably moved.

Jason, aged 37, smiled broadly and then appeared tearful as Taylor described Travis by saying, “He’s akin to a living exclamation mark.

In simpler terms, the singer of “Cruel Summer” described Travis as being similar to an image that’s been brightened up using a phone’s color enhancement feature. Jason seemed to concur with this analogy, as indicated by him squinting and raising his eyebrows.

After that emotional instance, it didn’t stop. Taylor went on to say, “That’s how you impact lives,” while a tearful Jason kept listening, smiling. Now, Taylor uses even more exclamation points, she added.

Fans were quick to notice the meaningful moment between Taylor and her unofficial brother-in-law. 

On X, a user expressed that “Jason’s response to Taylor referring to Travis as a ‘human exclamation point’ and him being an ‘enhance color button’ is the most heartwarming thing in the world.” Another person noted on X that it’s evident how much Jason values Travis finding someone who appreciates and loves him like Taylor does.

Another exclaimed, “He was on the verge of tears, so overjoyed that someone truly cares for and comprehends his brother’s feelings.

During their two-hour chat with the Kelce brothers, Taylor, Travis, and themselves, they shared memories about the memorable start of Taylor and Travis’ relationship and how Taylor grew familiar with his family. Interestingly enough, she mentioned, “I’ll never forget our very first encounter, Jason.

In January 2024, during the AFC Championship game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, the singer known for “Karma” hilariously recounted her first impression of Jason and his wife Kylie Kece, who were supporting Travis at the event.

In his own words, Taylor recalled saying, “One of the first things I noticed was you telling Kylie that I had been drinking beers with the Bills Mafia and I wanted to leap through a fire pit, even jump onto a flaming table.” To which Kylie responded, “Let’s not do that just now?

She continued, “Since then, I’ve heard her say that exact thing to your 4-year-old.”

As Jason jokingly admitted, “That’s a common phrase.”

Ultimately, Taylor shared that the couple—who share four daughters—was exactly what she expected.

Indeed, it was a pleasure to meet you. You’re everything I imagined and more – authentic, intelligent, and effortlessly cool, just like Kylie! It’s clear you know your worth, because you truly are fantastic.

In spite of the initial turmoil, she expressed her joy at becoming a member of the Kelce family and Chiefs Kingdom. Moreover, she mentioned with enthusiasm, “This new world revealed by Travis is one I truly cherish.

For more revelations from Taylor’s New Heights appearance, read on.

In the tale of their relationship, Travis Kelce caught Taylor Swift’s attention after discussing his disappointment about not being able to gift her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it during the Arrowhead Stadium stop of her Eras Tour, which took place in July 2023, on an episode of the New Heights podcast.

As a die-hard fan of Taylor, I must confess that it breaks my heart to say this, but according to her, Travis never made an effort to connect with her team for a potential get-together. He missed out on reaching out directly.

He thought he could just make this happen because he knew someone who worked there.

As for the friendship bracelet, Taylor said she’s still “never seen the original.”

Travis shared the precise instant he decided he wanted to court Taylor, expressing this on his podcast by saying, “Had I not attended that concert, been spellbound and captivated, then left with an intense longing to meet you, I wouldn’t have shared with everyone how much it hurt me.

The athlete expressed that he was deeply intrigued by Taylor, stating, “You have this power to ignite an entire stadium with excitement. When we’re in a private setting, it feels like we’ve been friends for a long time.

It was a sentiment shared by Taylor, who responded, “I felt the same exact way about you.”

“Whatever Andy Reid says, we’re gonna stand by,” Taylor responded. “That’s what happened.”

It’s known that she has a long-standing friendship with the Kansas City Chiefs coach through her father, Scott Swift. As a result, Andy has attended her concerts for many years.

Taylor shared that her father, being exceptionally sociable, has always radiated a very friendly and cheerful energy whenever he interacts with Andy.

She noted that although she wasn’t familiar with the specific sports her father’s friend, Andy Reid, was playing, she recognized him as being my dad’s friend. Recently, she learned that he’s not just any coach, but an incredibly renowned and legendary figure in the sports world.

In the end, Andy endorsed Travis, and many of Taylor’s relatives and acquaintances spoke highly of him after he took the chance to impress on the show New Heights.

Taylor reminisced, “My cousins exclaimed, ‘He’s simply fantastic, again and again!’ Such praise was unusual. Many were quietly talking my praises into my ear, which isn’t customary. It seemed there were plenty of individuals ready to vouch for me.

During their initial meeting, the Grammy award-winner unintentionally stumbled while posing a football query to the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs.

In Taylor’s own words, he shared that he inquired about his friend’s experience during the Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and Eagles. As he recollected, he noticed his brother was only a few feet away on the field.

After two years, Taylor came to understand that her initial query about the brothers playing together simultaneously was rather absurd because they never played side by side, owing to their distinct positions on the team. However, despite its absurdity, Travis took his time to elucidate the game to her, which eventually ignited in her a keen interest and appreciation for the sport.

She shared, “He explained that he and his brother were both on the offensive team, yet they only played together when the defensive team was on the field. I had assumed everyone played simultaneously.

As she announced her upcoming 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” set for release on Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor mentioned that she carefully chose only 12 tracks to maintain a high standard and create an album with a unified theme. This means there won’t be any additional songs added to the record.

The inspiration was about going “behind the curtain” of the Eras Tour.

Taylor explained that the songs on this album reflected the private experiences she went through during the tour, as they were filled with energy, excitement, and vitality that belied the more subtle emotions happening within her.

She explained that the music on the record originated from a particularly joyful, wild, and theatrical period in her life, which is why it exudes such infectious energy.

During her free time from her tour, Taylor collaborated with renowned musicians Max Martin and Shellback in Sweden to develop these catchy tunes, such as the main theme song featuring Sabrina Carpenter who opened for the Eras Tour.

Travis confessed that he’s listened to all twelve of the songs, referring to them as his favorites. Among these, the titles include “The Life of a Showgirl,” “The Destiny of Ophelia,” “Elizabeth Taylor,” “Opalite,” “Role Model,” “Eldest Daughter,” “Spoil Friendship,” “True Romance,” “Wish List,” “Timber,” “Cancelled!” and “Honey.

Notably, Taylor observed, one significant aspect is Travis’ consistent circle of friends dating back to when he was around four years old. He excels in preserving relationships and displays an exceptional level of loyalty, with his friends reciprocating the same level of devotion.

Following a great time with her NFL friends at Arrowhead Stadium, she commented, “They’re an incredibly funny and amusing bunch of individuals.

And Taylor’s game day behavior impressed Travis, too.

He playfully remarked, “Let’s discuss signs of a good relationship.” The first time she attended a sports event, which was a Bears game, she actually entered the stadium through the main entrance using general admission tickets.

His immediate reaction was that she was ready to join Chiefs Kingdom: “I thought to myself, ‘She’s all in. She’s game for the journey. She’s here for the excitement.’

One aspect Taylor admires about her NFL player boyfriend is his acceptance of her limited understanding of football.

She shared with Travis, “You always approach people without prejudice, and you didn’t show any bias even when I admitted my lack of knowledge about the world you’re familiar with. I was clueless about concepts like a ‘first down’ or a ‘tight end.’

Meanwhile, as Travis expressed his gratitude for your full immersion into the football realm, Taylor pointed out that you went beyond merely diving in.

“I became obsessed with it,” she said. “My friends were like, ‘Who body snatched you?'”

Taylor humorously noted that his interests can be traced back to the 1700s, as they include traditional hobbies such as:

1. Sewing – focusing on creating children’s handbags and baby blankets.
2. Painting – a pastime he greatly enjoys.
3. Cooking – another passion of his.

Indeed, she openly confessed that her passion for baking undergoes a change roughly every half a year. During the time of our recording, it was sourdough bread that had captivated her attention to the point where it seemed to have dominated her life.

Taylor often finds herself making bread and messaging friends with offers of freshly baked loaves. “Guess who’s been baking all the time and sharing their bread?” she quipped. “Turns out, there’s a whole group of us sourdough enthusiasts, and I never realized it.

 

Taylor Swift, known for her love of baking, has been busy crafting a new type of sourdough bread for Jason and his wife Kylie Kelce’s little girls: Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley.

She shared that she’s been tailoring a recipe especially for the girls, who adore all things colorful – it’s Funfetti sourdough bread. The reason? They’re fond of rainbow sprinkles. When we spend time together, we always add some sprinkles to the mix.

Beyond bread, Taylor developed a connection with Jason’s daughters not only with him but also through their shared love for pets – Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button (their cat names).

She mentioned that the situation presented a significant challenge for her, as she aimed to demonstrate to the children that the cats were not poisonous. A compelling way to demonstrate this, according to her, was by offering Benjamin, her rag-doll cat, to the children. Interestingly, Benjamin seemed to enjoy being handled like a baby by humans.

Taylor acquired ownership of the original recordings for her initial six albums – Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation – in May 2025, following a prolonged struggle to secure them.

Instead of involving lawyers or managers, the artist behind “Bad Blood,” prior to her deal with Shamrock Capital, preferred to have her mother Andrea Swift and brother Austin Swift take care of the negotiations personally.

She emotionally shared that, with tears in her eyes, her profession revolves around human emotions. Thus, she prefers to approach such situations with empathy at the forefront rather than viewing it as a mere investment opportunity. To her, this isn’t about acquiring an asset for financial gain; instead, it represents personal memories from her entire life, as these are her handwritten diary entries.

Instead, Taylor shared that her family had communicated to Shamrock about multiple instances where they attempted to purchase the property, only for deals to fall apart at the last moment despite their meticulous planning.

 

She pointed out that there are both do’s and don’ts. Specifically, she will never hide Easter eggs related to her personal life in her work. Instead, these hidden elements will always revolve around music and whatever projects she has in the pipeline.

Moreover, Taylor humorously acknowledged that the habit has somewhat resembled the actions of the Zodiac killer, yet she intends to continue providing clues as long as fans find pleasure in deciphering them.

She mentioned that Easter eggs should be something where, if you’re a fan and wish for a conventional musical experience, you won’t even notice them. In other words, ‘if you know, you know.’

According to Taylor, the idea of having Travis join her on stage all started out as a “bit.”

She said it was like a humorous hypothetical situation. However, as they discussed it further, she noticed a sparkle in his eye.

But for Travis, it was anything but a joke. As he noted, “I was serious in a terrifying fashion.”

 

During the European phase of her Eras Tour, the artist behind “Cruel Summer” recorded her 12th studio album with producers Max Martin and Shellback. As Taylor explained, she would travel to Sweden to work on the album whenever there were extended breaks in the tour schedule.

The album reflects the private events happening within me during this tour, as it was full of energy, excitement, and vitality, she clarified.

That’s why Taylor said the album is filled with “bangers.” 

She noted that the source of this music stems from a time in her life that was overflowing with infectious joy, unbridled excitement, and intense drama. Consequently, the exuberance from that period is clearly audible on this album.

I’d like to share that the captivating cover art, skillfully crafted by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, who were also behind the lens for my reputation photoshoot, encapsulates the emotional state I found myself in following a performance on the Eras Tour, as I stepped into the bath at the end of the night.

After wrapping up everything, it wasn’t until 4 a.m. before you could finally hit the sack, Taylor mused. Despite having to navigate through a challenging obstacle course that was your show, with no less than 50 million hurdles, you managed to succeed. You scored two consecutive wins tonight, which is impressive indeed.

The celebrity preferred a behind-the-scenes photo rather than one capturing her as a showgirl, as “this album isn’t primarily about my onstage experiences. Instead, it delves into my offstage journey… This choice seems to reveal more about the lyrical themes of the album.

In a straightforward manner, she stated, “I don’t agree with what you’re saying. Whatever you input into your mind, it gets absorbed. But whatever you put out on the internet, it can cause harm. After being in the music industry for 20 years, it takes a lot to shock or offend me now.

Actually, Taylor playfully remarked, “Even if something is specifically about me, includes my name in the title, it doesn’t necessarily make it my concern.

The singer mentioned that she has been cultivating a very positive offline connection instead of relying heavily on social media, and emphasized that she takes significant breaks from the internet.

Taylor shared that during the summer of 2025, she stayed with her father who had undergone a quintuple bypass surgery. She described him as the most charming patient throughout his recovery process, adding that he’s been thriving remarkably well since the operation.

She expressed that his humor was at an all-time high following surgery, which is quite remarkable considering he’s often quite amusing. Unaware of the number of blockages in his system, she found it surprising and exclaimed, “Dad, you had a quintuple bypass! That means five. Can you believe it? It’s more than we anticipated.” To this, he casually responded, “Well, you should know I come from a very competitive family.

Andrea has also been “doing great” after getting a new knee this summer, according to Taylor.

The “Miss Americana” celebrity shared affectionately about her parents, stating, “They are among my dearest friends and I truly cherish them.” She also expressed joy about spending a significant amount of time with them during the summer, mentioning that it was a remarkable experience. The conversations they had were particularly meaningful because they occurred over an extended period, unlike when time is limited.

She asserted that it wasn’t true about her portraying a costumed bear in the 2025 Adam Sandler comedy with Travis. However, she was flattered by the suggestion as she adores that film so much.

Taylor added, “Whoever did the bear’s acting was exquisite.”

Her favorite moment from watching the guy on the Chiefs actually involved his mom Donna Kelce.

In the suite, after Travis had clinched the AFC Championship, Taylor reminisced about the scene. Everyone was ecstatic, shouting in joy. Suddenly, his mother announced they were heading down to the field. Taylor was taken aback, wondering what she meant.

Upon recognizing that their pre-discussion about Taylor joining him on the field was lacking, Taylor expressed concern that Travis might have reacted with surprise, possibly saying something along the lines of, “Hey, what are you doing here?

She recalled saying, “‘I can assure you, he expects you to be there,'” and I responded, “‘Well, if she says so, then I suppose I should trust that.”

Ultimately, Taylor was happy that she followed Donna’s counsel and had the “enchanting” encounter with Travis – a memory made despite never having encountered so many cameras before.

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2025-08-14 22:18