Travis Kelce’s new contract extension just made him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, but despite his staggering salary, he’s still a scrub to Jimmy Kimmel.
The late-night TV host congratulated Kelce, 34, on his multimillion-dollar, two year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs during his monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday before asking his studio audience, “Can you imagine being in a relationship where you make $34 million and you’re still the broke boyfriend?”
Kelce’s massive payday comes on the heels of Forbes minting his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, its newest billionaire. Citing the singer’s blockbuster Eras Tour, real estate portfolio and music catalog, the business magazine estimated her net worth to be a cool $1.1 billion.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end signed a $34 million contract extension after the pop superstar was named a billionaire.Getty Images
Poking fun at the financial discrepancy between the couple, Kimmel, 56, joked Swift, 34, would dismiss Kelce’s contract as “gum money.”
The comedian continued, “Another weird thing about dating Taylor Swift is you can be one of the great players of all time, and this is the reaction you get to your contract extension.”
Kimmel then showed a screenshot from Kelce’s tearful video Monday announcing his career news. Swifties were quick to post messages of support, calling the football player “baby girl,” “sweet boy” and “pookiest pookie.”
The couple has been dating for nearly a year.GC Images
Kimmel quipped that Swift would dismiss Kelce’s new salary as “gum money.”Getty Images for Roc Nation
“I’m not sure if he’s a football player or a kitten,” the Emmy winner cracked.Kimmel went on to congratulate Swift for being both a billionaire and “the first artist in history to occupy all of the Top 14 spots on Billboard’s Hot 100 list.”
Kelce and the Grammy winner began dating in the summer of 2023.
Kelce is now the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.AFP via Getty Images
Kimmel also congratulated Swift on becoming “the first artist in history to occupy all of the Top 14 spots on Billboard’s Hot 100 list.”Getty Images
The Grammy winner made the coveted Forbes list thanks to her blockbuster Eras Tour and music catalog.Getty Images
While her man may not be in the same tax bracket, Swift seems smitten, with several songs on her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” rumored to have been inspired by the athlete.During his teammate Patrick Mahomes’ charity event last weekend, Kelce referred to Swift as his “significant other” as he auctioned off four Eras Tour concert tickets before planting a kiss on her shoulder.
Though the three-time Super Bowl champion may lag behind the pop superstar in earning potential, there’s no denying being a sugar baby looks good on him.
