Well I guess, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce now most certainly cannot shake off all the dating rumours. The Anti-Hero singer made a surprise appearance during FOX’s broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs game with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Seated comfortably in a suite beside Donna Kelce, the mother of Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce, Swift rocked a vibrant red and white hoodie while passionately cheering for the Chiefs as they geared up for kickoff.

Swift’s unexpected cameo at the game instantly rekindled speculations about her romantic involvement with the Super Bowl champion. This follows her recent split from Joe Alwyn. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce had previously been linked with on-air reporter Kayla Nicole, with their on-again, off-again relationship spanning five years. Fans wasted no time in taking to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to express their excitement and curiosity about Swift’s appearance at the Sunday football showdown. The buzz around the pop sensation and the NFL star continues to captivate the public’s imagination.

Swift’s appearance at the game was seen by many as an endorsement, following persistent rumours from numerous NFL commentators and a large section of her fan base suggesting a potential relationship between her and Kelce. Neither of them has publicly acknowledged any romantic connection. However, during an ESPN interview the previous week, Kelce mentioned that he found the mounting interest surrounding their relationship quite amusing. He compared the situation to the classic children’s game “Telephone”, where stories get altered as they are passed along. He emphasized the fact that people are largely clueless about the real scenario.

The root of these rumours can be traced back to earlier in the month, when Kelce, on his podcast ‘New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce’, shared an anecdote. He narrated how he had attempted to share his phone number with Swift through a friendship bracelet he had crafted for her at one of her ‘Eras’ tour concerts. He expressed to his brother, Jason, his disappointment upon discovering that Swift doesn’t usually engage in conversations before or after her performances, prioritizing the preservation of her voice for the lengthy setlists she performs. This meant that he was unable to personally hand over the bracelet he had made for her, which left him feeling a tad dismayed.

Nevertheless, during that ESPN interview, Kelce hinted at another attempt to woo the singer. He recounted telling Swift about how he had witnessed her electrifying performance at Arrowhead and playfully suggested she might want to reciprocate by watching him in action at the same venue to determine which event was more exhilarating. He concluded with a hint of mystery, suggesting that time would reveal what lay ahead for the two of them.