The intriguing bond between the NFL and the glitzy entertainment world has always generated curiosity about the connections between athletes and celebrities. NFL players frequently mingle with entertainment icons, sometimes even sparking personal relationships. One recent example involves Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce made headlines by aligning with a famous American multichannel video programming distributor.
The promotion shenanigans come right after he expressed how he wanted to offer a token of friendship to the 11-time Grammy-winning artist, Taylor Swift, during her concert. While that didn’t happen, the move of rocking the new promotion surely adds an asset to his financial portfolio, boosting his net worth of $30 million.
Travis Kelce is a champ at promoting football
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Travis Kelce took to his Instagram account to announce a collaboration. Kelce shared a video that quickly caught the attention of his followers, where he tackled the common worries of football enthusiasts on game day when they’re without DIRECTV. He highlighted the frustration of navigating an array of streaming platforms just to catch the game.
Kelce shared the news of being an Overly Direct Sportsperson for DirecTV by writing, “I’m the new Overly Direct Sportsperson for DIRECTV, so STOP compromising and start watching football. You know what? I’m pretty good at this.” Whereas, Kelce’s alignment with DIRECTV means a seamless and uncompromising viewing experience for football fans, ensuring that they never miss a crucial play.
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However, away from the gridiron, Travis Kelce’s recent revelation about his desire to connect with Taylor Swift at her concert adds an intriguing layer to his public persona. Where Kelce thought of gifting a friendship band to the music sensation.
Kelce wanted to offer a friendship band to Taylor Swift
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end confessed on his “New Heights” podcast that he had the desire to gift Swift a personalized friendship bracelet at one of her concerts. Furthermore, Kelce revealed his intention to catch a moment with the singer before or after her performance, but alas! only to discover that she was on vocal rest outside of the stage. Kelce concluded the entire scenario by saying “butthurt” when he failed to give Swift a friendship bracelet.
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Moreover, explaining the significance of the gesture, Kelce shared, “If you’re up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets. I received a bunch of them there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it.” This playful demeanor between the NFL players and entertainment icons is frequently witnessed in scenes. However, as the NFL 2023 season approaches, Kelce would focus on his role with the Kansas City Chiefs, eager to continue their reigning success as they defend their title.
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