The Unlikely Love Story: How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are Revolutionizing the NFL
Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez applauds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's blossoming relationship, highlighting its positive impact on the NFL Find out why he believes their romance is a game-changer for the league
Alex Rodriguez, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jason Mendez;Taylor Hill;JC Olivera/Getty Images(3)
Alex Rodriguez believes that the blossoming relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is a major win for the NFL. In an interview with E! News on October 18th, the 48-year-old expressed his enthusiasm and described the attention surrounding the couple as a source of added "energy" to the world of football. He also deemed the situation to be quite cool.
Rodriguez is familiar with living in the public eye, having previously been in relationships with high-profile celebrities like Madonna, Kate Hudson, and Cameron Diaz before becoming engaged to Jennifer Lopez. Their relationship lasted for two years before ending in April 2021. Although Rodriguez has retired from baseball, he is currently enjoying his life with his girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro and his daughters Natasha, 18, and Ella, 15, whom he shares with his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis. Despite his current contentment, Rodriguez can still recall the sensation of trying to impress a loved one while performing on the field. "Back in high school, when there's a girl you have a crush on, you want to give your best performance," he amusingly remarked. "We all like to entertain."
Kelce, who is 34 years old, has excelled since being linked to Swift, who is 33 years old, earlier this year. Despite injuring his ankle, the athlete has won every game this season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Swift has been there to support him on three different occasions. She made her first appearance at the Chiefs vs. Bears game in September, and then cheered on the team in games against the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos the following month.
During an episode of his podcast "New Heights," Kelce expressed his admiration for Swift after her first appearance at Arrowhead Stadium in September. He described her as looking amazing and highlighted the positive feedback he received about her from everyone in the suite. Kelce also mentioned the exciting moments, such as the slow-motion chest bumps and high fives with his mother, Donna Kelce. He concluded by saying that it was a memorable game for him.
Kelce has also been seen supporting Swift. He attended her Eras Tour show in Kansas City in July, where he gained attention for attempting — unsuccessfully — to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number. It is unclear if he will join her for the international leg of her tour in November, but a source exclusively told We earlier this month that the NFL star not only "supports her independence" but also makes her feel "safe and protected" in their blossoming romance.
According to the insider, Kelce is unlike anyone Swift has dated before and she is becoming more and more smitten with him. The source emphasized that Kelce consistently goes above and beyond to make Swift feel special in every possible way.
The respective social circles of the duo are delighted about the relationship, with friends close to both Taylor and Travis considering them an exceptional power couple. Despite their busy schedules, they make an effort to prioritize each other and have a mutual understanding of their demanding careers.
Kelce handles the increased public attention with ease, acknowledging the paparazzi's constant presence. Speaking at a recent press conference, he stated, "We're adapting to the paparazzi taking photos from all angles. It's part of the territory. Taylor has a lot of people who care about her, and rightfully so. We just have to embrace the journey, learn from it, and cherish the moments. Personally, I have always been skilled at compartmentalizing and maintaining focus, so I will continue with that approach."
Swift has not publicly commented on her new partner, but a second source revealed that she has high hopes for the relationship and is enjoying getting to know Kelce. During her nearly six-year relationship with ex Joe Alwyn, Swift maintained a low profile, but another source stated that she is no longer hiding and is choosing to be herself and enjoy life. The insider explained that Swift is at a point in her life where she is not willing to hold back and is fully embracing her happiness with Travis.
