Travis Kelce Drops Bombshell About Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ Even His Brother Jason Is Shocked
Travis Kelce’s relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift has made waves across the media, sparking conversations everywhere—including between Travis and his brother Jason on their popular podcast New Heights. During the September 11 episode, the Kelce brothers’ usual sports banter took an amusing turn when they playfully referenced one of Swift’s most iconic songs, “Bad Blood,” while discussing football.
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 of the NFL season, the brothers lightheartedly addressed the growing rivalry between the two teams. Jason, 36, introduced the topic, referring to the “bad blood” between the Chiefs and the Bengals—a nod to the tension that has been brewing between the two franchises over the past few seasons.
“OK, bad blood,” Travis, 34, chimed in, catching the reference. “I hear you, bad blood.”
Jason, clearly amused by the unintentional nod to Swift’s 2014 hit single, responded, “I don’t even try and do it, but it just happens.”
This playful exchange not only reflected the growing influence of Swift’s presence in Travis’ life but also highlighted the ways in which she’s infiltrated even the Kelce brothers’ banter. Travis, with a grin, joked, “It’s just in you now. It’s in you,” to which Jason replied, “Well, no. I just think she does a good job of using these very common phrases that people would use regardless.”
Travis, however, took the opportunity to make a surprising confession. “I had never heard of ‘bad blood’ until she …” he began, referring to Swift’s song, before Jason, in disbelief, cut him off with a laugh, “You gotta be … Bro.”
Jason quickly changed the subject, sparing Travis further embarrassment. Yet, Swift’s influence resurfaced later in the episode when Jason discussed his recent trip to San Francisco for his ESPN Monday Night Countdown debut. He recalled his interactions with 49ers fans and remarked on the lingering “bad blood” between the 49ers and his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles.
“49ers fans, for the most part, were very nice and respectful,” Jason said. “I know there’s been a lot of bad blood between the Eagles and 49ers. I’ve never said a bad word about the 49ers because I respect them as a team. I know there’s been a lot of trash talk involved. I stay out of all that nonsense.”
Despite the good-natured interactions, Jason admitted that not all the fans were so friendly, mentioning he received “a couple boos” while in San Francisco. However, Jason took the boos in stride, seeing them as a badge of honor. “I actually like it,” Jason added. “I don’t know what it is. When a team boos you, it’s like, ‘Yeah, you’re booing me because I’m great.’ Keep them coming if you want.”
The episode also delved into some off-the-field antics when Jason’s Monday Night Countdown appearance became noteworthy for an unexpected wardrobe mishap. Jason revealed that due to a last-minute scramble for a shirt, he ended up wearing an ill-fitting top he bought from a nearby mall. “It fits my belly now, I’ve lost a little bit of weight,” Jason said, “But my tits are still struggling.”
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Travis, ever the supportive brother, couldn’t help but tease Jason, sharing that he and Taylor Swift had been watching Jason’s TV debut and found his wardrobe blunder hilarious. “Me and Taylor were watching that, absolutely dying laughing at it,” Travis said. “It was the perfect thing to open everybody up to what they were gonna experience for the next 18 weeks.”
Travis’s playful mention of Swift in relation to Jason’s fashion faux pas is just another example of how his relationship with the Grammy-winning artist has seamlessly blended into his everyday life. The duo, who were first romantically linked in July 2023 after Travis publicly expressed his interest in Swift by attending her Eras Tour, have since become a major talking point in pop culture and sports.
The budding relationship has also brought Swift closer to Travis’ family. Fans first noticed the growing bond when Swift was seen sitting with Travis’s mother, Donna Kelce, at a Kansas City Chiefs game in early October 2024. As Swift continues to be a part of Travis’s life, it seems she’s already winning over the Kelce clan.
Jason, who retired from professional football in March 2024 after a stellar 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles, seems more than comfortable with Swift’s presence in his brother’s life. Whether it’s joking about her song lyrics or sharing moments of laughter over his fashion mishaps, the Swift-Kelce dynamic is becoming a regular feature on New Heights.
As for the upcoming games, Jason will return to his Philadelphia roots on Monday, September 16, when the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons in a much-anticipated Monday Night Football matchup. Meanwhile, Travis and the Chiefs will go head-to-head with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 15, at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
With the Kelce brothers continuing to shine both on and off the field—and Swift subtly making her mark—it seems the NFL season is set to be filled with not just football drama, but a little pop culture flair as well. Fans are eagerly watching how both brothers navigate the rest of the season, with Travis’s personal life and Jason’s new role in broadcasting providing plenty of entertainment.
