Travis Kelce Recounts Hilarious Shenanigans and Taylor Swift’s Reaction
In a jaw-dropping moment that has become the talk of the NFL season, Jason Kelce, the Philadelphia Eagles‘ veteran center, made waves during the Kansas City Chiefs‘ divisional road playoff game against the Buffalo Bills last week. The infamous shirtless stunt, however, might not have earned him any brownie points with his wife, Kylie Kelce.
During the Jan. 24 episode of the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by the Kelce brothers, Travis revealed that the cameras strategically avoided showing Kylie’s reaction to Jason’s impromptu shirtless escapade. Jason Kelce confessed, “I don’t think she was happy about it, to be honest with you.”
Apparently, Jason had given his wife a heads-up about his plans before the daring act. “I’m taking my shirt off and I’m jumping out,” he declared upon entering the suite. Unsurprisingly, Kylie wasn’t thrilled. “Jason, don’t you dare,” she warned, but he was undeterred, asserting, “I’m not asking for permission. I’m doing this.”
Amusingly, Jason explained that his wife’s primary concern wasn’t the shirtless spectacle but rather the upcoming meeting with pop sensation Taylor Swift, who happens to be dating Jason’s brother, Travis Kelce. “She was already telling me to be on my best behavior because we were meeting Taylor,” Jason shared. “So she’s like, ‘Do not—be on your best behavior.'”
Travis Kelce chimed in, stating that despite Kylie’s initial reservations, Taylor Swift loved Jason’s antics. “Tay said she absolutely loved you,” Travis assured his brother.
Jason Kelce, not one to shy away from the spotlight, shared that his bold moves were all part of his charm. Reflecting on his unconventional first meeting with Kylie, he humorously reminisced, “I was blacked out drunk… at the bar. This is part of the charm, the Jason Kelce charm. I want to make my best first impression. This is my best chance.”
During the game, Jason made a young fan’s day by picking her up and showcasing her to Taylor Swift. Travis Kelce playfully likened his brother’s behavior to the iconic “Old School” scene where Will Ferrell goes streaking. Jason, embracing the spirited atmosphere of the Bills Mafia, joked, “If some of these Bills Mafia would have said, ‘We’re going streaking, I was full in on the Bills Mafia. I would have been right there with them.'”
As for the fate of Jason’s shirt, he confessed to not remembering what happened to it. He initially contemplated taking it off at the tailgate but opted for the suite, making it the ideal moment for his attention-grabbing stunt. Jason explained, “I got caught up in the magic of Bills Mafia. It is electric. The energy, the shenanigans, and I’m like, ‘I gotta have my shirt off at some point.'”
Travis Kelce wrapped up the hilarious saga by recounting the touchdown celebration, declaring it “pure pandemonium.” In a lighthearted tone, he even suggested a political future for Jason, saying, “If you don’t run for president, this all is just going to go to waste. It looks like a political campaign.”
In the end, Jason Kelce’s shirtless spectacle not only added a touch of humor to the NFL playoffs but also garnered the approval of none other than Taylor Swift herself. The Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast continues to provide fans with entertaining insights into their off-field adventures.
