Travis Kelce responded to Taylor Swift's viral celebration at his Kansas City Chiefs game, saying he had to make his girl proud.
Speaking on Wednesday, September 23, during a new episode of their New Heights podcast, the 36-year-old tight end and his brother Jason Kelce addressed the viral moment from the previous match. Kelce stated that he was simply performing his duty as a husband and needed to make his wife proud.
Touchdown celebration at Arrowhead Stadium
The viral clip captured Swift at Arrowhead Stadium on the evening of Sunday, September 20, as the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Indianapolis Colts.
Following her husband's touchdown, the singer stood up, applauded, cheered, and pointed to her solitaire ring while shouting that he was her husband.
Swift watched the game alongside her parents and her mother-in-law. Spectators in the stadium filmed her reaction, and the video spread rapidly across social media platforms within hours.
Podcast discussion and internet memes
On the podcast, Kelce noted that internet users were having a great time with the moment, pointing to the numerous memes created from his wife's energetic response.
His brother Jason Kelce agreed with the assessment, describing the online memes and commentary as awesome.
Previous comments and relationship history
Swift's celebration on September 20 had already generated widespread attention when reports surfaced on September 21 highlighting her ring display and shouted praise.
The moment follows earlier public comments from Kelce on September 11, when he stated that marrying Swift was far more than he could have ever dreamed of.
Kelce, a long-time tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Swift, a global pop icon, have drawn significant public interest since their relationship began, with frequent appearances by Swift at NFL games throughout the season.
The Kansas City Chiefs continue their regular season schedule following their Sunday night fixture at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
