Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos are the latest hosts to wade into the frenzy around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, with the TV couple joking that the budding romance will serve as the perfect material for the singer’s next album.
The pair told the NFL tight end, 33, to ‘look forward’ to potentially becoming the subject of new music after the Bad Blood singer was pictured for a second week cheering him on as the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Jets on Sunday night.
Discussing the ongoing pop culture ‘phenomenon’ on their Monday morning show, Mark, 52, said: ‘Man, it was quite a big thing. Taylor Swift went to the game. She brought Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Hugh Jackman was there.’
Kelly, 53, admitted that she hadn’t been on social media much lately, but couldn’t help but notice how mentions of Taylor, 33, had completely taken over.
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos have shared their thoughts about the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Social media frenzy continues to grow after the superstar singer and the NFL star reportedly first started dating last month
She recalled: ‘On the plane, I kept seeing all of these Taylor Swift at a football game things on my feed. I don’t follow football so it’s weird that Taylor Swift at a football game is popping up in my feed.
‘Every post is a different vantage point of Taylor Swift at a football game. Is she dating this man?’
After an audience member confirmed the romance rumors, Mark began to ponder if the singer would write new music about the relationship.
He asked: ‘Does she write about her boyfriends? She does. Historically? In an endearing way?’ The audience replied: ‘Truthful.’
Mark continued: ‘Truthful! Some would say artistic license. So, Travis, you have that to look forward to.’
His wife then added: ‘I look forward to the album.’
Elsewhere, Mark was keen to point out that Taylor had not helped to put Travis on the map because the Super Bowl champion was already a well-known athlete.
He stressed: ‘He’s been doing really well for himself. [He] has a couple Super Bowls, he’s made a name for himself separate of Taylor Swift but he has a whole new audience — a whole new Swiftie audience. It’s a phenomenon.’
After making their first public appearance together, the pair packed on the PDA at a private party at Prime Social in Kansas City, Missouri
Sunday evening then saw the singer joined by her friends Ryan Reynolds (right) and Sophie Turner (far left) and Brittany Mahomes (bottom) to cheer on her new beau in New York
The Grammy winner was seen talking to Blake who stood next to Ryan as well as Hugh Jackman (far right) as she watched her new man in action
However, not all sports fans are loving the focus on Taylor’s attendance at games, with Barstool Sports founder and self-proclaimed Swiftie Dave Portnoy branding the frenzy ‘nuts.’
‘This is nuts. The NFL is simping for Taylor,’ he tweeted with the use of a slang term used to describe someone who is giving someone else excessive attention.
The 46-year-old later complained that Swift was bringing chaos to Sunday Night Football, adding: ‘There is almost too much stuff going on for a Swiftie, a football fan and somebody who bet 25k on chiefs and has Kelce on my fantasy team.’
Sunday night saw Taylor bring out a star-studded posse to cheer on her rumored new boyfriend at his game at New York’s MetLife Stadium.
The pop star showed off her endless legs in a pair of tiny $695 Daisy Dukes, which sold out within hours of her appearance.
She styled with some knee-high boots and a faux leather shirt.
The Fearless singer wore her blonde locks in a loose, wavy style and completed her outfit with a slick of her signature bright red lipstick.
Taylor opted for minimal accessories, simply adding a gold-chained necklace as well as a dainty bracelet on her right wrist.
Taylor was later spotted at private members club Zero Bond in New York on Sunday
The pop star showed off her endless legs in a pair of tiny denim shorts, which she styled with some knee-high boots and a faux leather shirt
The group then continued the party into the evening, as Taylor was spotted at private members club Zero Bond in New York later that night.
The performer was previously seen supporting Travis at the Chiefs vs. Bears game last weekend – which resulted in a win for the Kansas City-based team.
She sent not just Swifties into a frenzy, but also NFL fans when the hitmaker stood next to Travis’ mother, Donna, in a VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium.
After the game, the singer and sports star were spotted leaving the Chiefs locker room together, and enjoyed 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.
While at the eatery, Taylor was seen affectionately wrapping her arm around Travis as they had the chance to spend time together in photos obtained by TMZ.
Taylor is already in with the family after she was seen sat with Travis’s mom, Donna, to watch him play on September 24
Following the game, the pair — who reportedly started dating in July — enjoyed an ‘affectionate’ late-night dinner date and evening out until 2 am
Back in July, the Chiefs star first expressed his interest for Swift on his podcast that he hosts with brother, Jason, called New Heights With Jason and Travis Kelce.
The sports star revealed that he had attended Taylor’s Eras Tour concert stop in Kansas City and had wanted to give the singer his phone number – but the plan didn’t exactly pan out.
On The Pat McAfee Show last week, he revealed he had extended an invitation for Swift to attend a game at Arrowhead Stadium, stating: ‘I threw the ball in her court.’
The singer did indeed show up, and was also seen sharing special moments with his mother, Donna, who was also in the VIP suite.
Donna and Taylor were even seen sharing a warm embrace when they reunited on Sunday, hinting that Mama Kelce was a big fan of her son’s new flame.
