When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating, it quickly became clear that the star NFL player’s career would never be the same again—but many fans didn’t anticipate that it could ever change for the worse. Yet here we are, with even Swift feeling the heat when it comes to her beau’s recent on-field struggles.
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The pop sensation’s relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has reportedly spilled over a bit too much into his performance on the football field, with some pointing fingers at their globe-trotting adventures as a possible reason for Kelce’s less-than-stellar run during this season’s opening games.
According to a source who spoke to Life & Style, Swift is feeling like she may be to blame over the situation. “Taylor feels a little guilty that it’s gotten to this point because it is true that he spent his offseason living the good life with her,” the insider claimed, before noting that the couple spent a major portion of Kelce’s offseason jet-setting across Europe during Swift’s Eras Tour. The source went on to claim that even after training camp, Kelce was “off his diet and partying with her and her friends because that’s what she wanted to do.”
Let’s be clear, though—while Swift may be feeling guilty, per this source, it’s important to remember that she’s not responsible for Kelce’s professional performance. Plus, her success and desire to spend time with her boyfriend shouldn’t be viewed as a detriment to his career. After all, Kelce’s a grown man capable of managing his own responsibilities.
For what it’s worth, though, the source claims Swift is determined to help Kelce turn things around. The insider stated that she’s “making it her mission to help him shed the weight and get his six-pack back so that he can have all the haters eating their words.”
In a show of solidarity, the “Anti-Hero” singer has reportedly even promised to join Kelce in his efforts to get back in shape. “She’s promised to go on the diet with him for support, at least when they’re together,” the source shared. “That means all the junk food is out, no sugar, and definitely no drinking.”
The situation has caught the attention of sports commentators, with former ESPN analyst Todd McShay not pulling any punches. During an appearance on “The Ryen Russillo Podcast,” McShay questioned, “Every show I watch, every pregame show, halftime show, postgame show, weekday show, every broadcast I watch for the last few weeks, it’s like, are we not allowed to say that he’s out of shape?”
McShay didn’t stop there, adding, “He’s been jet-setting around with the most famous person probably in the entire world.” The sports commentator even pointed out a visual comparison, saying, “I want you to take a picture from preseason 2022 and then take a picture preseason 2024, they’re barely the same human being.”
Despite his criticism, McShay has confidence in Kelce’s ability to bounce back. “Now, is he going to work himself into shape during the season? Yeah, I’m sure he will,” he said. “He’s an unbelievable competitor, he’s one of the best to ever do it and he still finds a way to make a play or two here and there and shows up in some clutch moments, but he’s not the same guy right now.”
Of course, as the season progresses, all eyes will be on Kelce to see if he can silence the critics—and prove that love and football can indeed coexist. And with Swift reportedly in his corner, it seems the power couple is ready to tackle this challenge like every other.