Hold up—are Traylor fans in panic mode? The breakup rumor mill’s abuzz—and all eyes are on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s dig into where these whispers are stemming from.
The Trav-and-Tay breakup rumor gained traction when a supposed “break-up contract” leaked online. The document allegedly outlined the public relations strategy for the fallout, which first surfaced on Reddit.
Kelce’s PR team, Full Scope Public Relations, quickly shut it down, though. “These documents are entirely false and fabricated,” Full Scope alluded in a statement, adding that legal action was being taken against whoever forged the document. So, what gives?
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The breakup buzz began when Swift didn’t attend a couple of Kelce’s games (more on that later). Speculation intensified when photos of the “contract” appeared, complete with a suspiciously detailed plan for how the Chiefs’ star TE’s team would manage his public image post-breakup.
Per the fake contract, the couple’s split was supposedly set to be announced on Sept. 28, with a carefully crafted statement emphasizing “mutual respect.” But before fans could grab their tissues, Full Scope PR stepped in, declaring the whole thing a hoax.
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Does Taylor Swift's absence from games really signal trouble in paradise with Travis Kelce?
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Swift and Kelce have been under a media microscope ever since their relationship first became public in the fall of 2023. Be it date nights with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds or the pop icon’s VIP appearances at Chiefs games—every move they make seems to fuel the rumor mill. But behind the tabloid drama, sources close to the couple insist they’re still going strong.
For fans who’ve been following their every move, the couple’s playful chemistry’s still very much intact. Kelce himself gushed about Swift in an interview, calling her attention to detail “next-level.”
The three-time Super Bowl champ also joked that while she hasn’t designed any plays for Kansas City (yet), he’s not ruling it out. Their romance might be under the limelight, but if the 35-year-old’s words are anything to go by, there’s no sign of trouble.
So, are they breaking up? Not according to anyone in their camp. But the fact that the Lavender Haze singer missed out on the Chiefs games did add extra spice to the supposedbreakup saga.
Taylor Swift’s absence sparks rumors but Travis Kelce’s stats speak volumes
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After being a regular in the stands for Chiefs home games, Swift’s no-show at three matchups added fuel to the breakup rumor mill.
When the Cruel Summer singer was in the house, Kelce’s performance hit differently. Take Week 5 against the Saints for example—the nine-time Pro Bowl TE notched a season-high nine catches for 70 yards. That’s a solid stat line, considering he started the season a tad slow.
In three games Swift attended, Kelce racked up a combined 13 catches for 109 receiving yards. But let’s break it down further: Week 1 against the Ravens saw him pull in three catches for 34 yards, followed by just one catch for five yards against Cincinnati in Week 2.
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Her presence seemed to light a spark (or maybe that was just the Swiftie energy in the stadium). However, the moment she started skipping games, whispers about their relationship escalated.
But let’s not read too much into it just yet—Travis Kelce’s still putting in the work, Swift or no Swift.
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Does Taylor Swift's absence from games really signal trouble in paradise with Travis Kelce?