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Before the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Travis Kelce was asked whether he would attend alongside his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Fans who missed the interview criticized the footballer harshly for skipping the prestigious event.
At the Grammy Awards this past weekend, one notable person was missing by Taylor Swift's side—her boyfriend, football player Travis Kelce. According to sources, the athlete chose to remain focused on his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kelce Misses Swift's Grammy Appearance
The football players are currently preparing for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game is scheduled for February 10, 2025, in New Orleans.
The 35-year-old tight end missed the February 2 awards ceremony because he and his team were set to arrive in New Orleans before his girlfriend appeared on the red carpet in Los Angeles.
Kelce and his team landed at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 4 p.m. on February 2 as they prepared for their game at Caesars Superdome.
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show in January 2024, Kelce addressed whether he would attend the Grammys.
He admitted he'd love to support his girlfriend and see her win awards at the event, but added, “I think I've got practice on Sunday.”
The athlete, who also missed the previous year's Grammys, wasn't sure whether the team would travel on Saturday or Sunday.
However, he knew that one of those days would include practice in preparation for the big game.
Pat McAfee joked that tabloids would claim Kelce was a no-show at the Grammys because he was more focused on winning the Super Bowl.
The footballer's songstress girlfriend was nominated in six categories, including record, song, and album of the year.
Some fans were not pleased Kelce's absence at the awards ceremony.
Fans React to Kelce's Awards Ceremony Absence & What Swift Said to Him at the Championship Game
After seeing a picture of Swift alone on the Grammys red carpet, one X user questioned, “How can Travis Kelce let a diva like that go to the Grammys alone???”
Another person suggested, “if travis kelce actually cared about taylor swift he would've lost the playoffs to br at the grammys to support her [sic].”
A concerned netizen asked, “Omg… where is Travis Kelce?! Why can't he support Taylor like she supports him at HIS games?! It's not like the Super Bowl is for another week!”
Someone else joked, “So Travis Kelce puts Swifty second by not being at the Grammys to support her, he's resting for the Super Bowl which is a week away. LMAO!”
As one social media user mentioned, the “So High School” singer was present on January 26 when Kelce’s team played and won against the Buffalo Bills, 32-29.
Swift and Kelce shared several public displays of affection at Missouri's Arrowhead Stadium. While celebrating the team's playoff win, a lip reader revealed what the “Fearless” singer reportedly said to the athlete after his team secured a spot in this year's Super Bowl.
What Swift Said to Kelce After the Championships & Honoring Him at the Grammys
Jeremy Freeman believed that Swift was praising her boyfriend's performance. Freeman claimed she told him, “That was stunning,” but struggled to interpret her next words, suspecting she said, “You stopped the catch-up,” possibly referencing his performance in the game.
The lip reader also believed she offered more praise, saying, “You were sublime. Out of this world. That was great.” Despite Kelce's absence from the Grammys, it's believed that Swift honored him in a special way. One notable detail about her outfit was a red-jeweled “T” hanging over her thigh.
In her song “Guilty as Sin” from the Grammy-nominated “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift sings, “What if he's written ‘mine' on his upper thigh,” seemingly referencing the jewelry on her leg.
The Chiefs-red Vivienne Westwood dress she wore also evoked memories of her fourth studio album “Red,” which she re-released in 2021. Swift did something similar to honor her ex, Joe Alwyn, when they were dating.
In her “Reputation” track “Call It What You Want,” she sings, “I want to wear his initial / On a chain 'round my neck, chain 'round my neck / Not because he owns me / But 'cause he really knows me.”
It's believed she is reclaiming the lyric to pay tribute to her current relationship. During Kelce's appearance on McAfee's ESPN podcast, the host recalled how Swift energized the crowd at one of the Chiefs' games—without directly mentioning his famous girlfriend.
The host described how “electrifying” and “awesome” the moment was. Kelce admitted that at the time he'd thought European crowds were wild, but was impressed by how people at Indianapolis's Lucas Oil Stadium went “nuts.”
The “Shake It Off” singer and the football player first sparked dating rumors in September 2023 after she attended several of his games. Kelce later confirmed that he had invited Taylor Swift to one of his games, teasing that he “threw the ball in her court” after seeing her perform at Arrowhead Stadium during her Eras Tour in July 2023.
Days after the concert, the footballer tried—but failed—to meet her or give her his number and a personalized bracelet. However, months later, Kelce's brother, Jason, joked that the dating rumors were “100 percent true.”
The couple confirmed their romance in October 2023 when they were spotted holding hands at a “Saturday Night Live” afterparty. Since then, they have continued to grow strong despite facing some criticism from netizens.
