Unfortunately, Super Bowl LIX was pretty disastrous for Travis Kelce. Not only did his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, lose to the Philadelphia Eagles, but his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, also got booed by the crowd in New Orleans.
Unsurprisingly, Swift didn't join Kelce on the field after his devastating loss. But the NFL tight end was allegedly acutely aware of how his superstar girlfriend might be feeling.
"Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed and he felt helpless," a source told the Daily Mail after the game. "Seeing the look on her face got to him."
According to the outlet's source, Kelce is an incredibly protective partner, making Sunday's booing even more painful for him to witness. "He always protects her and it broke his heart," the source alleged. "He was already having a tough night and the fact that the stadium was predominantly Eagles fans didn't help. Travis knows that this hurt her and anyone can see this."
Travis Kelce looks despondent after losing the Super Bowl 2025.
The outlet's source also suggested that Swift was likely booed because fans of the Philadelphia Eagles "feel she is a traitor of sorts—being from Pennsylvania and even wearing Eagles gear prior to dating [Kelce]." Regardless, Kelce allegedly felt it "unnecessary for Trump to take a dig at" Swift, particularly as the NFL player had announced it was "a great honor" the president would be at the Super Bowl.
The Daily Mail's source also referenced Swift's recent loss at the Grammys, suggesting that the couple have experienced some huge defeats between them. "After Taylor being shut out for a Grammy and Travis losing the biggest game of the year, it just hasn't been a good week for them," the source noted. "But he knows that even though this is not a happy ending to the season, having her love gives him so much joy."
Ice Spice and Taylor Swift watch the Super Bowl.
Despite being booed at one point, the "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" singer had a plethora of friends and family members at her side throughout the night. Swift was joined in her box by Kelce's parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, and close friends Ashley Avignone, Ice Spice, Ross Travis, Alana Haim, Este Haim, and Danielle Haim.
-
Music Didn't Cure Michelle Zauner's Sadness. Maybe That's the PointThe artist known as Japanese Breakfast opens up about finding her sound on a new album after experiencing whirlwind success.
-
How an Understated Trench Coat Took French-Girl Layering WorldwideSézane's Clyde coat is beloved from Paris to Los Angeles—and back.
-
Zoë Kravitz's Romantic Updo Makes the Whole Saint Laurent Show SwoonShe captivated the front row.
-
New Details About When Taylor & Travis Started Dating Emerge From...Wes from 'The Challenge'??Reality competition legend AND nosy neighbor.
-
Taylor Swift's Ex Just Teased His Interest in Playing the Next James Bond at 2025 OscarsWith speculation swirling about who could take over the iconic role, Joe Alywn told a red carpet reporter how he felt about playing the character.
-
Travis Kelce Just Shared a Life-Changing Decision That Impacts His Relationship With Taylor Swift"I've got a real bad taste in my mouth."
-
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Pulled Off a Secret Date Night Following "Romantic" International GetawayGrab your passport and her hand.
-
Here's What Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Really Thinks About Taylor SwiftHonestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
-
Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Spills on What Taylor Swift Is Really Like to Hang Out With"We were drinking all day together."
-
Travis Kelce Shares How Taylor Swift Lifts Him Up When He's "Depressed"He feels "So High School."
-
Forget 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' Because Taylor Swift Could Be Dropping a Whole New Album SoonThere's a lot going on at the moment.
