Travis Kelce’s father Ed admits he didn’t know Taylor Swift’s name before they met in Kansas City: ‘I know this kid, but I don’t know what her name is’

 

Upon meeting Taylor Swift for the first time before a Kansas City Chiefs game, Ed Kelce has admitted he could not remember the pop star’s name.

One of the most famous people in the world is dating Travis Kelce, Ed’s son, and he stumbled to swiftly remember who she was.

Kelce admitted to his mental fumble to Cleveland radio station ‘92.3 The Fan.’

 

‘When Travis has a lot of friends coming into town to the game, everyone meets at his house, although he’s not there,’ Ed said.

‘Taylor walks in with a security guy, and I look at her, and I say [to my girlfriend], “Oh my god, I know this kid, but I don’t know what her name is.”‘

Ed Kelce and Swift have been in luxury suites together since the pop star started dating Travis

Swift and Kelce’s public relationship has gained massive interest over the last several months

‘Jeez, you know, like a real idiot,’ Kelce continued. ‘And [my girlfriend] says, “You don’t know her? This is Taylor Swift, you idiot.”‘

Ed was caught up to speed quickly on Swift before the two were seen in public together for the first time at Arrowhead Stadium.

Swift has since been routinely around the Kelce family for Travis’ games and holidays.

It is safe to say now, Swift has approval from Ed to date his tight-end son.

‘She’s very down to earth, very genuine,’ Ed Kelce said. ‘She doesn’t put on airs or anything like that…. The “girl next door” is an overused term, but she really is.

‘I mean, she’s been, you know, performing for huge crowds for over half her life. And for someone to be so grounded, and so normal. I mean, I hate to use that word, but other people aren’t.’

The next time Ed and Swift will cross paths is likely on Sunday when they are both in Baltimore for the Chiefs game against the Ravens.

The moment Travis Kelce’s dad knew Taylor Swift is ‘very special’

 

Ed Kelce thinks Taylor Swift is a keeper.

The father of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce talked to PEOPLE about the All-Pro’s budding relationship with the 12-time Grammy Award winner, calling her “a very, very sweet, very charming, down-to-earth young woman.”

Ed Kelce was spotted talking with Swift on Thursday, Oct. 12, when both were in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Chiefs host the Denver Broncos.

According to Kelce, Swift made quite the first impression, calling the 33-year-old pop star “very genuine” and “very smart.”

“We’re sitting in the suite, she gets up and in the front room, she gets up to go get a drink or something and she starts picking up empty bottles, cans, plates that are scattered around. Because in the suites everybody gets stuff and you empty it down wherever you can,” Kelce said.

“And I’m just thinking, I don’t think she got the diva memo. She didn’t get the spoiled musician. She doesn’t know how to pull that off. And that really to me said a whole lot.”

Ed Kelce, the father of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is a fan of Taylor Swift.Prime

Taylor Swift and Ed Kelce were seen talking in an Arrowhead Stadium suite on Thursday, Oct. 12 during the Broncos-Chiefs game.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
During last week’s installment of his “New Heights” podcast, Travis Kelce and his brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce, explained why they were nervous for Swift’s one-on-one with their father.

“If you were watching the game you saw something momentous happen, which was Taylor Swift talking to Ed Kelce,” Jason said of his younger brother’s girlfriend.

“Yeah, Taylor talking to dad, you already know, you know dad like I know dad,” Travis quipped, to which Jason added: “Which is he shouldn’t be talking to Taylor Swift.”

The All-Pro center couldn’t contain his laughter, while Travis continued: “This is a terrifying conversation and I felt terrible for Taylor for being in this.”

Terrifying is how NFL defenses could describe facing Travis Kelce and the Chiefs when Swift is attendance.

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes had fun at Sunday’s Chargers-Chiefs game.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Swift has taken in four of the Chiefs’ last five games, all Kansas City wins.

According to CBS, Kelce performs better when playing in front of Swift.

Kelce averages 46.5 yards per game on days that the “Anti-Hero” singer isn’t in the stands.

When she’s on hand, Kelce’s yards-per-game average jumps to 99.0.

Travis Kelce had 12 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown in the Chiefs’ win Sunday.AP
That number was boosted Sunday by his 12-reception, 179-yard performance in the Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Chargers.

Swift watched Sunday’s game in Kansas City alongside a group that included Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, and his brother, Jackson.

Swift and Brittany Mahomes unveiled a special secret handshake as they celebrated the Kansas City victory.

Taylor Swift, left, and Brittany Mahomes, right, celebrate a Travis Kelce touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo.AP

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were seen holding hands while leaving Arrowhead Stadium Sunday night.AP

Taylor Swift kisses Travis Kelce’s cheek in a new photo.Instagram/chariah_

Swift and Kelce left Arrowhead Stadium hand in hand, but not before documenting the first kissing photo of the power couple.

After that, they retired to Kelce’s home for a catered postgame celebration.