Why Jason Kelce Teared Up Over Taylor Swift Describing Travis Kelce

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Jason Kelce had to say ‘what a mind’ to Taylor Swift’s ability to describe fiancé Travis Kelce. 

Even though such incidents are common, the Philadelphia Eagles alumnus was remarkably surprised when his future sister-in-law accurately captured his brother’s character in words during her recent episode on the New Heights podcast.

During the August 27th episode of New Heights, Jason shared, “I often talk about you to many people. I usually say something like, ‘Pay attention, there’s no one who knows Travis Kelce and doesn’t appreciate him. He truly embodies an exceptional team player.’

In her New Heights appearance on August 13th, the 37-year-old remarked that Taylor’s words perfectly captured the essence of her fiancé when she called him an “human exclamation point.” (It’s worth noting that during this part of the episode, Jason showed his awe by leaning back.)

Jason went on, ‘You’ve always had a captivating presence that brings out the best in others.’ When they called you a ‘human exclamation point,’ it really caught my attention. I must say, it’s an incredibly apt description. It’s like a knockout punch.

Jason, who is a father to Wyatt (age 5), Elliotte (age 4), Bennett (age 2), and Finnley (5 months old) with his wife Kylie Kelce, suggested that he might have surpassed Travis’ famous nickname. He humorously added, “That’s more appealing than ‘Big Yeti.’

During Taylor’s interview on the show “New Heights,” which took place precisely two weeks prior to their engagement announcement on August 26, Taylor, the singer of “The Life of a Showgirl,” expressed nothing but praise for her partner.

She expressed during the episode, “He’s almost like a color enhancer in everyone’s life that he interacts with,” she said, glancing at Travis. “Just as when you use your phone’s ‘color enhance’ feature on a picture, that’s what he does to people’s lives.

One distinctive way Travis contributes vibrancy to Taylor’s existence is by gracefully handling press criticism.

Taylor found a lot of online conversations quite amusing,” Taylor explained to Travis. “And that perspective shifts my own. If he can laugh at it, and it doesn’t disrupt his day, well, that has seeped into how I process these situations myself.

Indicating Taylor, who earlier conveyed her apprehension about managing her public life impacting her loved ones in songs such as “Peace”, acknowledged that Travis assisted her in completely relieving this worry or anxiety.

In the words of the inspirational figure I follow, “Now, it’s reached a stage where an article might bear my name, even in its title, yet remain utterly detached from my personal affairs.

Keep reading for a look back at Taylor and Travis’ love story… 

The romantic journey of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started in July 2023. This was during her Eras Tour, which happened to make a visit to Arrowhead Stadium, situated in Kansas City, Missouri.

Enthusiastic about Taylor Swift, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs was eager to attend the concert, aiming to present Taylor with a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Regrettably, his attempts to throw the bracelet were hindered by her pre-performance routines.

Travis expressed his disappointment during the July 26th episode of his New Heights podcast, saying he felt let down because she doesn’t speak much before or after her performances since she needs to conserve her voice for the 44 songs she sings. Consequently, he was a bit disappointed that he couldn’t give her one of the handmade bracelets he had prepared for her.

Following a less-than-perfect play, which Travis himself would later call “utterly terrible,” he bravely extended an invitation to the Grammy-winning artist, suggesting they attend the Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium together.

He expressed on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he had given her an opportunity, essentially saying, “I made a suggestion, I invited her to challenge me on the stage at Arrowhead,” he said. “I mentioned casually, ‘I’ve watched you light up the stage here at Arrowhead, perhaps it’s time for both of us to see who can make it more lively.’ So, we’ll wait and observe what unfolds in the coming days.

Travis sported a mustache, a new look that he unveiled in August at the training camp, when he initially met Taylor.

Later on, he remarked about that period, “For a while, the mustache and the number 87 were quite famous, and I wore them when I first encountered Taylor.

According to a reliable source, by early September, Travis and Taylor had been exchanging occasional texts and phone calls.

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

Following Travis’ invitation, Taylor attended the game between Donna Kelce (the athlete’s mom) and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, where they faced off against the Chicago Bears. After the match, Taylor and Travis were spotted sharing affection in a nearby bar.

Contrary to what was believed in folklore, the “Karma” singer revealed that the couple had already known each other quite well before their initial face-to-face encounter, having spent a considerable period of time together prior to that meeting.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

In a clear sign that things were progressing between us, I invited an impressive group of friends such as Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski to join me at the Chiefs game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It was a fantastic way to enjoy a sports event together while strengthening our bond.

A clue suggesting that Travis might indeed be “The One” is his growing relationship not just within the confines of NFL matches, but also in their personal lives with Brittany Mahomes – wife of Travis’ close friend and fellow player, Patrick Mahomes.

On October 14th, unexpectedly appearing on an episode of Saturday Night Live, the pair decided to publicize their relationship on television. They even extended their New York City adventure to attend the after-party for the NBC sketch show and have a romantic evening at the Waverly Inn.

During his league’s break week, Travis made a trip to Argentina to attend the South American leg of Taylor’s Era Tour. Not only did he form a connection with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, at the concert in Buenos Aires on November 11, but he was also recognized from the stage with a special shoutout.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

Following the performance, the artist of “Midnights” could be spotted rushing towards Travis in the backstage area and enthusiastically planting a heartfelt kiss on him.

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

In a conversation with Time, she expressed that they will be attending an event where he does what he enjoys, supporting each other unconditionally. There may be others present, and they are unfazed by this. On the contrary, maintaining secrecy about their relationship requires an excessive amount of effort to keep it hidden from others.

 

On December 17th, the music megastar made Travis’ game a family occasion by inviting her father to support him, thus cheering him on together.

On New Year’s Eve for the very first time, Taylor and Travis celebrated together, exchanging a loving kiss as the clock struck twelve at the start of January 1st.

While strengthening their relationship with Travis, Taylor spent time with his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce during the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

On the day the Chiefs secured their place in the 2024 Super Bowl by winning the AFC Championship, Taylor met up with Travis on the football field and they enthusiastically embraced, culminating in a heartfelt kiss. Following this joyous moment, they affectionately expressed love for each other.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

 
 

Following Travis’ triumphant leadership that secured a win for the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, the duo passionately sealed their lips together on the field.

On February 12, Taylor shared playful videos of Travis on social media for the very first time, humorously depicting an outing where she took her parents clubbing with the athlete post the Super Bowl event.

In a charming turn of events, I found myself capturing a special moment behind the scenes at Wembley Stadium during my Eras Tour show in London. This particular Instagram post was not just an ordinary selfie, but a heartwarming snapshot with none other than Prince William and his esteemed spouse Kate Middleton, alongside their lovely children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Sharing this unique encounter with my dear friend Travis Scott made the moment even more unforgettable.

At the seventh Eras tour concert he attended, specifically the one held in London’s Wembley Stadium (his second time there), the professional football player made a surprise appearance on stage, assisting his girlfriend with her rendition of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”.

Taylor attended the initial game of the 2024-25 regular season for the Chiefs alongside Travis, and it seems as though they recreated a public display of affection (PDA) reminiscent of October 2023, as depicted in this photo shared by Chariah Gordon. She is also seen in the photo with her boyfriend, Mecole Hardman, who plays wide receiver for the Chiefs.

Two individuals were present at the wedding of model Karen Elson, who got married to Lee Foster, the proprietor of Electric Lady Studios, held in New York City.

The next day, the pair attended the men’s singles final match at the U.S. Open.

The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC.

Over the final weekend of 2024, the duo enjoyed consecutive outings in New York City. They coordinated their ensembles on each occasion.

During the NFL’s off-season, I had the pleasure of embarking on a snowy getaway to Montana alongside the renowned sportscaster, Erin Andrews. It was an unforgettable adventure filled with camaraderie and breathtaking winter landscapes.

In July 2025, Travis shared his initial photos alongside Taylor on Instagram, featuring a charming snapshot of them during dinner – hinting subtly that they each have pictures of each other saved as lock screen images on their phones.

Taylor, who identifies as an ardent fan of New Heights, graced Travis and Jason’s podcast on a special episode lasting nearly two hours on August 13. During the conversation, she shared intimate details about her life, both in and out of the public eye. Furthermore, she announced her upcoming 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” scheduled for release on October 3.

Nearly three years following the renowned podcast mention, Travis and Taylor joyfully announced their engagement, playfully referencing her hit song “So High School” in their caption for an August 26th Instagram post showcasing their wedding photos. In simpler terms, after more than two years, they shared that their English teacher and gym teacher will be getting married.

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2025-08-28 19:18