Remember when Travis Kelce expressed his desire to get Taylor Swift‘s number? Well, it seems like he might have achieved just that. Tight end Travis Kelce could very well be living his dream now. After making a triumphant return to the field following a hyperextended knee injury and bone bruise, rumors are swirling that he’s back in the dating world.

Recent reports and countless speculations suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has found himself in the company of none other than the legendary singer, Taylor Swift. Furthermore, the most recent fuel for this rumor comes from the well-known sports analyst, Stephen A. Smith, who has added his insights into the potential romance blossoming between the two beloved stars.

Stephen A. Smith is backing up Travis Kelce’s ex?

ESPN’s television presenter, Stephen A. Smith, recently weighed in on the rumored budding romance between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. During his commentary, he also alluded to Kelce’s previous relationship without disclosing her name. However, his statement strongly suggests that it might be Maya Benberry, as Kelce’s last relationship was with her till 2017. Smith stated, “I’ve heard that Travis Kelsey is my brother from another mother. I love that brother. He’s one of the coolest people I know. He’s possibly dating Taylor Swift.”

He continued, “Travis has an ex….I have a very very soft spot for her. She is spectacular. I will always adore her. She’s a good person too, but whatever it is is their business and this is just stuff that I’m responding to. I’m gonna say this Taylor Swift you could do a lot worse but so could he…..” Smith candidly shared his thoughts on relationships and ultimately endorsed Kelce and Swift’s potential relationship.

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On the other hand, Travis Kelce himself also shared his perspective on the matter when questioned about his rumored romance with the 12-time Grammy winner.

Is Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift?

A few days ago, Travis Kelce finally addressed the ongoing speculation about his potential relationship with American singer Taylor Swift. During an interview on September 15, Kelce stated, “I know what you writers wanna hear, and you wanna hear more about that. And I’m not gonna give you anything.” He went on to say, “I said what I said. And I meant what I said when I said it, you know what, it is what it is. I’m not gonna talk about my personal life.”

Meanwhile, Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, also weighed in, saying, “I don’t really know what’s going on there. I know Trav is having fun, we’ll see what happens with whoever he ends up with.” The dating rumors initially began when Travis Kelce and his friend, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, attended Taylor Swift’s Arrowhead concert in July. Kelce had previously mentioned crafting a friendship band for her and expressed a desire to meet her for photos and exchange phone numbers.

However, due to Swift’s busy schedule, their meeting didn’t materialize, and this month, rumors about their dating emerged. Neither party has confirmed or denied the relationship, leaving fans hopeful for a positive update between the two.

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