Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have continued to fuel romance speculation after the singer attended his football game earlier on Sunday and enjoyed a private dinner together afterwards.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 33, first expressed interest in the Grammy winner, also 33, back in July after attending her Eras Tour concert – although his initial plans to give Swift his number didn’t come into fruition.
However, fans were sent into a frenzy when the Bad Blood hitmaker was seen joining his mother, Donna, in a VIP suite to cheer Kelce and his team on as they competed against the Chicago Bears.
Later in the evening, the pair were seen exiting the Chiefs locker room side-by-side, and got to know each other during a private dinner date at Prime Social Rooftop located in Kansas City.
The NFL pro reportedly ‘bought out the restaurant for his family and team,’ per Entertainment Tonight, and the group stayed out until 2am. Both Taylor and Travis were also spotted driving in his vintage convertible in the city.
As their rumored romance continues to heat up, DailyMail.com takes a deep dive into his dating history over the years.
Maya Benberry: 2016
First meeting: The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was linked to Maya Benberry back in 2016 after she starred in and won his E! dating reality series titled, Chasing Kelce; seen on Sunday
Short-lived romance: However, the two only dated for a few months following the show’s end before they went their separate ways
In the past: While on The Pivot podcast, per the outlet, he reflected on his time on the series, and admitted he had done the show mainly for financial reasons
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was linked to Maya Benberry back in 2016 after she starred in and won his E! dating reality series titled, Chasing Kelce.
The show notably cast 50 women from all 50 states that competed for the NFL player’s affection and love.
However, the two only dated for a few months following the show’s end before they went their separate ways. The TV personality had accused the professional sports star of cheating on her, per The U.S. Sun.
While on The Pivot podcast, per the outlet, he reflected on his time on the series, and admitted he had done the show mainly for financial reasons.
‘It was extremely awkward because I really didn’t have much to say about what we were doing on the show,’ he stated.
‘I was having so much fun buying whatever the hell I wanted to, going wherever the hell I wanted to, I wasn’t financially looking at this as I need to have money down the line.’
‘So I heard about this situation where I could make six figures in two weeks and I was like, ah, and 50 ladies, I’m like, “This is actually starting to sound a little better.”‘
Kayla Nicole: 2017-May 2022
Recent relationship: Travis was first romantically linked to sports broadcaster, Kayla Nicole, back in 2017 until the two officially split last year in May 2022; seen in 2018 in Los Angeles
Allegations: At the time of the split, a report claimed that the two ended their relationship due to the NFL star being ‘cheap’ and alleged that he had Kayla ‘pay half of everything’ during their relationship – which both denied; seen in February 2022 in Inglewood
Travis was first romantically linked to sports broadcaster, Kayla Nicole, back in 2017.
The media personality and the Chiefs tight end first broke up in August 2020, and later rekindled their romance. However, the two officially split last year in May 2022.
At the time of the split, a report claimed that the two ended their relationship due to the NFL star being ‘cheap’ and alleged that he had Kayla ‘pay half of everything’ during their relationship.
The model came to the defense of Travis and tweeted out, ‘Not sure where y’all got this nonsense from, but it’s absurd and very false.’
Kelce also responded to the claim on The Pivot podcast, stating, ‘Don’t buy into that s**t. I would never say that I was supporting her. She had a very financially stable life and what she was doing in her career.’
He added, ‘You’ve got to be crazy if you think I’d never helped or gave her a couple dollars to grab some food or she gave me some money…’
‘We were in a relationship for five years. A hundred dollars here and hundred dollars there wasn’t even thought about, which is ridiculous.’
Zuri Hall: 2022
Speculated fling: The professional NFL player later sparked up romance speculation with Access Hollywood correspondent, Zuri Hall, shortly after his relationship with Kayla Nicole came to an end; seen in February in Los Angeles
No comment: However, both Travis and Zuri never publicly spoke out or addressed the romance rumors; seen in February in Phoenix
The professional NFL player later sparked up romance speculation with Access Hollywood correspondent, Zuri Hall, shortly after his relationship with Kayla Nicole came to an end.
In October 2022, the TV personality was seen cheering on Kelce in his family’s suite at a Chiefs game, further fueling the relationship rumors, per Page Six.
Around that time, both Hall and his ex, Kayla, unfollowed each other on Instagram.
However, both Travis and Zuri never publicly spoke out or addressed the romance rumors.
Taylor Swift: September 2023
Initial interest: Back in July, the Chiefs star first expressed his interest for Swift on his podcast that he hosts with brother and fellow NFL player, Jason, called New Heights With Jason and Travis Kelce; seen on Sunday
Leaving together: After the Chiefs’ big 41-10 win, the professional football player and the Grammy winner were seen strolling side-by-side as they exited the locker room at Arrowhead Stadium
Back in July, the Chiefs star first expressed his interest for Swift on his podcast that he hosts with brother and fellow NFL player, Jason, called New Heights With Jason and Travis Kelce.
He opened up about attending her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City and stated, ‘If you’re up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets, and I received a bunch of them being there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it.’
However, he wasn’t able to do so, admitting, ‘I was a little butthurt that I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her. She doesn’t meet anybody — or at least she didn’t want to meet me. So, I took it personal.’
And earlier this month in September, Travis addressed romance rumors that had begun circulating between him and Swift during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show.
The host brought up the speculation that was ‘being talked about by the whole entire world right now.’
The professional NFL star admitted to McAfee, ‘It’s life, baby. I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court.’ He further revealed that he had invited Swift to watch a game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Taylor seemingly accepted the invitation and on Sunday, September 24, was seen getting into the game as the Kansas City Chiefs battled the Chicago Bears. She cheered on her rumored boyfriend as she joined his mother, Donna, in the stands in a special VIP section.
The Grammy winner sported a red and white-colored ensemble to show her support for the recent Super Bowl champions and appeared to be having a blast with Kelce’s mother as they shouted and cheered on the team and tight end.
After the Chiefs’ big 41-10 win, the professional football player and the Grammy winner were seen strolling side-by-side as they exited the locker room at Arrowhead Stadium.
Spotted together! After the Chiefs’ big 41-10 win, the professional football player and the Grammy winner were seen strolling side-by-side as they exited the locker room at Arrowhead Stadium
Having a blast: The NFL pro reportedly ‘bought out the restaurant for his family and team,’ per Entertainment Tonight, and the group stayed out until 2am; seen in July in L.A.
‘Enjoying life’: ‘Both are very career-focused, so the focus is on that for now, but that’s not going to stop them from enjoying life when it’s the right moment,’ a source told ET; seen earlier this month in New Jersey
The two reportedly had an ‘affectionate’ evening at Prime Social Rooftop in Kansas City. The NFL pro reportedly ‘bought out the restaurant for his family and team,’ per Entertainment Tonight, and the group stayed out until 2am.
‘Travis bought out the restaurant for his family and team. Taylor arrived, wearing a denim dress, and was seen snacking, having some cocktails and dancing alongside Travis,’ a source informed the outlet.
‘The two were very affectionate with one another but kept things fun and lighthearted. Travis’ teammates also showed up to the after-party, as well as his mom, Donna Kelce. The party lasted until 2 am.’
The insider added that both Swift and Kelce are ‘not rushing into anything serious,’ and expressed, ‘Both are very career-focused, so the focus is on that for now, but that’s not going to stop them from enjoying life when it’s the right moment.’
