Unexpected PDA: Taylor Swift Surprises Travis Kelce with a Cheeky Kiss at Chiefs Celebration

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift. Courtesy of Chariah Gordon/Instagram

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are solidifying their relationship with public displays of affection. On October 22, Swift, 33, attended yet another Kansas City Chiefs game to support Kelce, 34, as his team triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a score of 31-17. Following the victory, the couple attended a post-game celebration where they took a photo with Kelce's teammate Mecole Hardman Jr. and his girlfriend Chariah Gordon.

Gordon posted a sneak peek of the celebration on Instagram on Monday, October 23. He captioned the photo slideshow with a silver heart emoji. In one picture, Swift affectionately wrapped her arm around Gordon's shoulders as the couples stood together. Another photo captured Swift planting a kiss on Kelce's cheek while resting her hand on his chest.

In the comments section, one fan playfully remarked, "TWO QUEENS AND THEIR KENS WHOSE PROFESSIONS INVOLVE BALLS." Another Instagram user thanked Gordon for "causing a viral sensation."

Swift and Kelce have been linked since September, two months after the NFL pro attended The Eras Tour at his team’s home stadium in Kansas City. Kelce revealed on his “New Heights” podcast in July that he felt disappointed after not being able to meet Swift following the show. He later invited her to watch him perform at one of his games and she accepted. Swift sat in a VIP suite with Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce, and other friends when the Chiefs played the Chicago Bears on September 24.

“Shout-out to Taylor for coming,” he said on “New Heights” on September 27. “That was quite bold.”

Courtesy of Chariah Gordon/Instagram

Kelce found it amusing how much excitement Swift's appearance caused. He was impressed that everyone in the suite had nothing but positive things to say about her. From the slow motion chest bumps to the high fives with his mom, and the enthusiastic response from Chiefs kingdom, it was a memorable game for him.

Since then, the relationship between the pair has only grown stronger. Swift has shown her support for Kelce by attending three more Chiefs games. On Sunday, she connected with Brittany Matthews, the wife of Patrick Mahomes, along with their two kids, Sterling (2 years old) and Bronze (11 months old), at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift adorned a friendship bracelet with Kelce's number 87 as a symbol of their bond. They even celebrated a touchdown by the Chiefs with a secret handshake. After the game, as they were leaving the stadium, Kelce and Swift were spotted holding hands. In a TikTok video shared on Sunday, Kelce playfully reacted to a fan calling him "Taylor's boyfriend," raising his fist in the air with a smile as the crowd cheered.

Swift has been keeping her new relationship under wraps, but her close circle of friends can see where it's headed. Although they haven't explicitly declared their love for each other, it's clear to those around her that they are on that path. Swift and Kelce are both genuinely content and satisfied with their relationship.

Another source mentioned that Kelce provides Swift with a sense of security and support, embracing her independence and celebrating her accomplishments. This new dynamic with Kelce is unlike any of Swift's previous romantic ventures, and with each passing day, she finds herself falling deeper for him.