Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple, both 36, exchanged vows in front of about 1,000 guests, including some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. While fans continue to celebrate the wedding, an old interview clip from 2016 has resurfaced online, drawing fresh attention.
The clip shows Kelce playing a game of “Kiss, Marry, Kill” during an appearance on AfterBuzz TV. He was asked to choose between Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Ariana Grande. Kelce said he would kill Ariana Grande, kiss Taylor Swift, and marry Katy Perry. The interview happened nearly a decade before he and Swift started dating.
Now that Kelce and Swift are actually married, the old clip has taken on new meaning. Fans are sharing it across social media platforms, pointing out the irony that Kelce chose to marry Perry in a game but ended up marrying Swift in real life.
The 2016 Interview That Keeps Coming Back
The resurfaced clip originally came from an interview Kelce did while promoting his E! reality dating series, Catching Kelce. The show aired for one season in 2016 and featured women from all 50 states competing for a chance to date him.
During the AfterBuzz TV interview, the host asked Kelce to play the celebrity version of “Kiss, Marry, Kill.” His choices were three of the biggest pop stars at the time. Kelce initially hesitated, saying, “Damn that’s messed up, I don’t want to kill any of them”. After the host reminded him it was just a game, he made his picks.
“Kill Ariana, unfortunately, love you, but you’re gone,” Kelce said. He then added, “Taylor to kiss and… what was the last one? Katy Perry would be to marry”.
At the time of that interview, Kelce and Swift had never met. The NFL star had no idea that years later, he would be walking down the aisle with the same woman he only chose to kiss in a playful game.
Fans Point Out the Irony and the ‘Invisible String Theory’
The clip first gained renewed attention in 2023 when Kelce and Swift started dating. It resurfaced again during different moments of their relationship, and now it has spread once more following their wedding.
Many Swifties, the name for Taylor Swift’s fan base, believe the clip proves what they call the “invisible string theory”. This idea comes from Swift’s song Invisible String from her 2020 album Folklore. The song talks about how people are connected to the person they are meant to be with in strange and unexpected ways.
Fans think the 2016 clip shows that Kelce was somehow linked to Swift long before they ever met. He casually said he would kiss Taylor Swift almost ten years ago, and now he is married to her. Supporters of this theory see it as proof that their relationship was always meant to happen.
Some fans have also pointed to a lyric from Swift’s song So High School, which appears on her album The Tortured Poets Department. The lyric says, “Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me? (Kill me) It’s just a game, but really (really) I’m bettin’ on all three for us two (all three)”. Many believe Swift wrote this line after seeing the 2016 clip of Kelce playing the same game. While Swift has never confirmed this, the connection has made the resurfaced clip even more talked about.
“Kelce might have chosen Katy Perry to get married to in a game, but in real life, he chose Swift.”
Social Media Reacts to the Resurfaced Video
The old interview has generated mixed reactions on social media. Many fans find the clip funny and enjoy the irony. They joke that Kelce’s answer did not age well, but in the best possible way. Others see it as a charming piece of pop culture history that shows how unpredictable life can be.
However, not all reactions have been positive. Some people have accused Kelce of being a “clout chaser”. They argue that the NFL star has always wanted to be more famous than the average football player. Critics point to his reality dating show, his appearances on various talk shows, and his public relationship with Swift as evidence of this. One Reddit user claimed that Kelce had “always wanted to be more famous than an NFL player usually is”. Another person argued that his relationship with Swift makes them a “perfect match” because both enjoy being in the spotlight.
But many fans have defended Kelce. They point out that he was simply playing a lighthearted game and did not take the question seriously. They also note that the interview happened years before he ever met Swift, so his answers meant nothing at the time.
The Wedding That Shook the Entertainment World
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding was one of the most talked-about events of 2026. The couple chose Madison Square Garden as their venue, transforming the famous arena into an indoor forest with trees, ferns, and white-covered seats. The ceremony was officiated by actor Adam Sandler. Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, served as the best man, while Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, acted as her man of honor.
After the vows, guests moved to the reception area. The menu included Italian dishes, sushi, and passed bites. The celebration featured performances from music legends Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks. The couple’s wedding looks were created by Christian Dior in close collaboration with them.
The couple kept their wedding plans private, refusing to confirm the date until the very last moment. At 7:30 PM on July 3, they shared the news in a big way by lighting up Madison Square Garden with video ads that read “JUST&T MARRIED!”. This was a romantic nod to their shared initials.
Katy Perry and Taylor Swift’s History
The resurfaced clip is also interesting because of the history between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. The two pop stars had a public feud that lasted for several years. Swift wrote her 2015 song Bad Blood about their dispute. The conflict reportedly started when Perry tried to hire some of Swift’s backup dancers and “sabotage an entire arena tour”.
However, the two singers have since made up. In January 2026, Perry spoke warmly about Swift, saying she got to see her in Sydney, Australia, and they caught up. Perry also said, “I love her so much”. Their friendship appears to be back on good terms, making Kelce’s old choice to marry Perry even less significant today.
What This Means for Fans
For fans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the resurfaced clip is a fun reminder of how much has changed in the past ten years. The interview shows Kelce as a young NFL player promoting a reality show, with no idea that he would one day marry one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
The clip also adds another layer to the story of their relationship. Swifties love finding connections and Easter eggs in everything related to their favorite singer. The fact that Kelce chose to kiss Swift in a game years before they met fits perfectly into the narrative that their love story was always meant to happen.
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While some people criticize Kelce for chasing fame, most fans see the resurfaced clip as harmless fun. The interview was never meant to be taken seriously, and Kelce’s actual choices in life have clearly led him to a different outcome.
As of July 7, 2026, the clip continues to circulate on social media platforms like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. Fans are creating memes, reaction videos, and posts comparing Kelce’s 2016 answers to his current reality. The resurfaced interview has become another memorable moment in the ongoing story of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
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