Travis Kelce’s father Ed Kelce recently shared his thoughts on his son’s relationship with Taylor Swift. He said Taylor is the reason for Travis’s happiness. Ed Kelce made these comments at a sports event premiere. He also praised their joint appearance on a podcast. This family endorsement adds to the public story of their romance.
Ed Kelce’s Comments at ESPN Premiere
Ed Kelce spoke to People magazine at a special event. The event was for an ESPN series about the Kansas City Chiefs. He was asked about the source of his son’s joy. His response was direct and clear. He said Taylor Swift is the reason without any doubt. He also talked about watching them together on the podcast. He described the show as good and awesome to see. He said it was great to see them talk back and forth. He stated they are two people obviously very much in love.
Donna Kelce, Travis’s mother, was also at the event. She agreed with the positive assessment. She called the podcast appearance really eventful. She said it felt authentic. She believed everybody was thrilled to see it. She described it as a very loving podcast.
Taylor Swift’s Appearance on New Heights
Taylor Swift joined Travis Kelce on his New Heights podcast. The episode was released on August 13, 2025. She used this platform to announce her new album. The album is called The Life of a Showgirl. This move was seen as a big show of support for Travis. A source said she saved the news for his podcast on purpose. She wanted to support Travis and his platform just as he always championed her.
During the podcast, they discussed their relationship openly. They talked about how they handle public chatter. Swift said they do not really pay attention to it. She said she does not see a lot of things. She believes that if you get your feedback from the internet, it can be harmful. She stated it is pretty hard to hurt her feelings after 20 years in the music industry.
Travis Kelce called Swift a pro. He said it took him a little while to be a pro about it. He mentioned that her being calm and understanding made him grow up real fast.
Relationship Timeline and Milestones
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been a couple for about two years. Their relationship began in 2023. It started after Travis tried to give Taylor a friendship bracelet with his number at her concert. They have supported each other’s careers very publicly since then.
Swift has attended many Chiefs games to cheer for Travis. She was often seen with his family and friends. Travis has traveled around the world to attend her Eras Tour concerts. He even made a surprise appearance on stage with her in London. Their relationship has been a constant topic in the media.
They recently became Instagram official. Travis posted photos of them together in July 2025. This post sparked engagement rumors. Fans thought they saw a ring on Taylor’s finger in his phone’s lock screen. However, it was confirmed she was wearing his Super Bowl rings, not an engagement ring.
Future Plans and Compatibility
Sources close to the couple say they are very serious. A report says they are on the same page about settling down. They want to get married and have kids in the future. They are both genuinely ready for that chapter. Their time together in private has made their relationship stronger. They have found a lot of common ground they did not expect.
Their compatibility is often highlighted. They have similar love languages. They leave each other love notes and buy sentimental gifts. A source said Taylor never experienced that in a partner before Travis. His personality is also a big plus. Taylor thinks he is hilarious and is never bored with him. They are very empathetic people. Meeting someone like that is a dream come true for them.
Handling Public Attention
The couple has learned to handle fame together. Travis Kelce admitted he was initially worried about the attention. He wondered how Swift was handling the wacko theories. He did not want to screw things up. But her calm nature helped him adjust. He is now proud of their relationship and does not want to hide anything.
Swift has a lot of experience with public scrutiny. She told Time magazine in 2023 that they were already a couple when she attended her first Chiefs game. She said they would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date in public. This showed her strategic thinking about her public image.
Their approach now is to keep more things private. A source said they are making fewer public appearances together. This is because their relationship brings too much unwanted attention. But there is no trouble between them. They just want to enjoy their life together with less noise.
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Credits: People Magazine, ELLE, TODAY
