Taylor Swift Found Travis Kelce 'Hilarious' on 'SNL' Before They Started Dating

Please Don t Destroy Says Taylor Swift Saw Travis Kelce on SNL Thought He Was Funny Pre Romance 245

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ; Will Heath/NBC

Before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating, there were many connections between them, one of them being Saturday Night Live's Please Don't Destroy.

During a recent episode of Mike Birbiglia's "Working It Out" podcast, Ben Marshall, part of the writing trio, shared that they had worked with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prior to their relationship. Marshall revealed that Taylor had mentioned watching Kelce's SNL episode and seeing him in their video, commenting that he seemed funny.

Marshall, who is 28 years old, jokingly mentioned that the trio - consisting of himself, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy - played a role in bringing the couple closer together. He shared that they had thought about sharing the story during their appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in November 2023 but decided against it. They were concerned about facing backlash from fans if the relationship didn't work out.

During a conversation with host Birbiglia, Marshall reflected on their decision, saying, "We were worried that if they broke up, people might blame us for causing the fallout. It's a tricky situation because people feel very strongly about these things." (Birbiglia, who appeared in Swift's 2022 music video for "Anti-Hero," also has a personal connection to the singer.)

Please Don’t Destroy became part of the SNL team in 2021, joining as writers and cast members after gaining popularity on TikTok. Swift collaborated with the trio and Pete Davidson in November of the same year for a musical parody called “Three Sad Virgins,” which was featured in the season 47 premiere.

Higgins, 27, shared with Fallon, 49, that they were surprised when Swift agreed to the cameo. When they pitched the idea to her, naming it “Three Sad Virgins” and explaining that it involved her and Pete making fun of them, she immediately said yes.

Kelce, on the other hand, had a fun time hosting the NBC sketch comedy show in March 2023. He played the role of Kurt Lightning, a self-defense coach who comes to the rescue of Please Don’t Destroy when they realize they are not getting much respect from their SNL colleagues.

The NFL star's guest appearance on the show happened six months before he publicly announced his relationship with Swift in September 2023. They had actually started dating earlier that summer, after Kelce confessed that he attended her Kansas City Eras Tour concert to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number. Just a month after going public, the couple appeared together on SNL for the season 49 premiere.

The pair have been making waves worldwide. Kelce recently secured his second consecutive Super Bowl victory with the Chiefs, graced the cover of WSJ. Magazine, and became the face of Pfizer. Swift, on the other hand, was named TIME's 2023 Person of the Year, added two more Grammys to her collection, announced her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, and kicked off her international Eras Tour in Singapore and Australia.

Despite Kelce's growing fame, he has made it clear that he has no intentions of retiring from football anytime soon. However, he does express his desire to venture into other aspects of the entertainment industry in the future.

In a press conference in January, Kelce shared that he has been fortunate to explore activities outside of the sports world that he enjoys, such as being on camera. He mentioned that his experience with SNL has brought him new happiness and opened up a potential new career path. Kelce found it amusing to think about this new direction at this point in his career, as he believes it is still a long way off.

Kelce emphasized that he currently has no intention of stepping away from the game. He expressed his love for football and his excitement for the continued success of the team.

Kelce shared with reporters recently that what captivates people about his relationship with Swift is their shared "love for life." He believes it's their values and character that shine through, as they enjoy highlighting and supporting others.

Editor's P/S:

This article paints a fascinating picture of the interconnected lives of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and the role that Please Don't Destroy played in bringing them together. It's a testament to the power of collaboration and the unexpected ways that relationships can blossom. The article also highlights the importance of discretion, as the writers of Please Don't Destroy wisely chose not to publicly speculate on the couple's relationship until it was confirmed.

The article also provides a glimpse into the aspirations of Travis Kelce, who despite his success in football, is open to exploring other avenues in the entertainment industry. It's inspiring to see an athlete with such a successful career looking to expand his horizons and embrace new challenges. The article ultimately celebrates the joy and happiness that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have found in each other, and the positive impact they have on the world through their shared values and love for life.