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Travis Kelce had no issues lifting Taylor Swift up so she could see the Coachella stage.nataliecasaa/TikTok

He’s her Superman.

Travis Kelce lifted girlfriend Taylor Swift like it was nothing during their night out at Coachella in Indio, Calif., Saturday night.

In a video captured by a fan, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end could be seen talking to the singer before effortlessly picking her up so she could better see the stage where Dom Dolla was playing.

The couple were watching Dom Dolla play.nataliecasaa/TikTok

Fans were impressed by how easy it was for the NFL player to lift her.nataliecasaa/TikTok
The “Lover” singer held on to her drink and looked around before he set her back down.Many fans were impressed by how easy it was for the 6 foot 5, 230-pound football player to pick up Swift. 

One X user wrote, “And just held her there like it was nothing.”

“Whelp. That’s it. Can’t get any better than this,” a second one commented.

The coupe surprised fans by showing up to Coachella.

The lovebirds were first spotted watching Jack Antanoff’s band.
Another one pointed out, “Hooray! Taylor no longer is the giant in the room! Travis picked her up with ease as if she was a small child!”

Swift and Kelce, both 34, shocked fans when they hung out among the Coachella crowds over the weekend.

Page Six first spotted the A-list couple dancing side stage during Jack Antanoff’s band Bleachers’ performance.

Swift was seen resting her head on the NFL player’s chest before clapping with the crowd. At one point, Kelce spun the singer around a few times before she put her hands around his neck and kissed him.

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They were later spotted making out during the afterparty.mrbridgerton/TikTok

They remained in the VIP area of the music festival.Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
They were also seen laughing, cheering and singing along to the music.

Kelce and Swift were later seen again during Ice Spice’s set — but this time, they were in the crowd.

As the two danced, the “New Heights” podcaster wrapped his arms protectively around the singer as they danced side to side.

For the outing, Swift showed her support for her man by wearing a “New Heights” hat with a black tank top, skort, leather bomber jacket and black sneakers.

The couple is currently taking a break from their careers.

The couple went public with their relationship in September 2023.Getty Images
For his part, Kelce wore a baseball cap with the words “Happy Gilmore” on the front with a simple white tee, an unbuttoned plaid shirt, striped blue pants and white sneakers.Despite sharing a few kisses during the festival, the two were later seen getting hot and heavy while sitting in the VIP section of the ultra-exclusive Neon Carnival afterparty. 

According to another video on social media, the 14-Grammy award winner and the “Catching Kelce” alum shared a few smooches while surrounded by fellow celebs.

Their latest outing at Coachella comes as the two — who went public with their relationship in September 2023 — are taking breaks from their careers. The lovebirds recently escaped to the Bahamas and Los Angeles, where they’ve been staying.

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The star opted for casυal — yet sυbtly 𝓈ℯ𝓍y — look while enjoying Ice Spice’s set with boyfriend Travis Kelce

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Taylor Swift at Coachella 2024.

Taylor Swift is having fυn with her Coachella style.

The 34-year-old singer attended the мυsic festival oυtside Palм Springs, Calif. on Satυrday, April 13 alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 34. In addition to sporting a dark green <eм>New Heights </eм>baseball cap to show sυpport for her boyfriend’s podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, the “Anti-Hero” singer eмbraced a laid back look with a black tank top, oversized leather blazer and black sneakers. The мost sυrprising eleмent of the enseмble was a black pleated мiniskirt with a bυilt-in garter.

Travis, мeanwhile, wore an open plaid shirt over a white T-shirt with striped pants and white Chυcks.

Swift’s skirt, the Breezefυl™ 2-in-1 Skirt froм TikTok-viral brand Halara, had a daring belted garter detail — a racy twist on Swift’s typical girl-next-door style. However, the iteм is as practical as it is 𝓈ℯ𝓍y; not only is the garter adjυstable to the perfect fit, bυt the skirt featυres stretchy fabric, bυilt-in shorts for extra coverage and a side pocket for carrying sмall iteмs.

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Taylor Swift at Coachella 2024.

The coυple were also мatching in Stella McCartney accessories. Swift wore a shoυlder bag with the brand’s logo across the strap while Travis opted for oversize sqυare sυnglasses.

Related: Travis Kelce Gives Taylor Swift a Sweet Lift in New Video froм Their Coachella Date Night

Swift and Travis were spotted rocking their casυal, sporty enseмbles while sυpporting their faмoυs friends at the festival. The coυple danced and eмbraced in the crowd dυring Ice Spice’s set, along with Doм Dolla and Jυngle’s. They were also seen kissing dυring Bleacher’s perforмance and hanging oυt with Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for soмe of Swift’s Eras Toυr dates, and actor Barry Keoghan.

Prior to heading to Coachella, Swift and Travis were photographed leaving a sυshi date night in Los Angeles on Friday, April 12. For the low-key dinner, the singer wore a red and white Kansas City Chiefs-esqυe jacket over a dark top and deniм skirt.

Travis and Swift went pυblic with their roмance in Septeмber 2023 and have sυpported each other for varioυs career мilestones, inclυding Travis’s 2024 Sυper Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers. Travis has attended several dates of Swift’s ongoing Eras Toυr and is set to accoмpany her on toυr’s υpcoмing Eυropean leg.

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The NFL star has also sυpported Swift by wearing beaded friendship bracelets that fans exchanged dυring the Eras Toυr. On Thυrsday, April 11, the Travis and his brother Jason received their college diploмas at a “sυrprise coммenceмent” cereмony at the University of Cincinnati dυring a live event for their podcast.

In a photo froм the cereмony posted by the Cincinnati Bearcats on Instagraм, Travis can be seen speaking into a мicrophone while red and white confetti falls aroυnd hiм. On his wrist are мυltiple bracelets, one of which looks very siмilar to the friendship bracelets that were swapped by fans dυring Swift’s toυr. The bracelet appears to contain letter beads, bυt it’s not clear what it spells oυt.

Travis was previoυsly seen wearing siмilar bracelets while sυpporting Swift at her concert in Sydney, Aυstralia and at his brother’s NFL retireмent press conference.

VIRAL VIDEO!! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take Coachella! Couple seen dancing in audience to Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers during day two

Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were spotted at Coachella on Saturday, watching her pal Jack Antonoff’s band, Bleachers, perform at the festival.

The Bad Blood hitmaker, 34, and the NFL star, 34, danced together in the crowd in a fan video posted to TikTok by Kale Tompkins.

At one point Taylor was seen cheering with her hands up in the air as Travis rocked along with the music.

It comes after Swift skipped her pal Lana Del Rey‘s headlining gig on Friday night, and instead enjoyed a sushi date with Travis in Los Angeles.

This is the first time Swift has attended the music festival since 2016. Meanwhile Kelce was seen at the event in 2022 and 2023 with some of his friends.

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Though it wasn’t apparent what Taylor chose to wear to the festival, Travis rocked a plaid jacket, white hat and sunglasses for the evening.

Antonoff – who wed Margaret Qualley on August 19 – sported a trendy look, wearing a white tee under a striped button-up, paired with black pants.

His and Swift’s collaboration began sometime in 2013.

Jack went on to write and produce songs on the blonde billionaire’s albums 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version), Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), 1989 (Taylor’s Version), and Midnights.

Jack’s band The Bleachers released their self-titled fourth studio album on March 8.

Meanwhile Swift and Del Rey have been friends for a little over a decade, and even recently collaborated on Swift’s 2022 track Snow on the Beach.

The Blue Jeans hitmaker was also spotted attending the 2024 Super Bowl alongside Swift.

DailyMail.com has learned where power couple Taylor and Travis will be staying while at the festival: the very exclusive The Madison Club in La Quinta, California.

They chose the place because it is members only and not easy to get a membership, either, which will keep Average Joe and Jane looky-loos away.

‘They want privacy so The Madison Club is perfect for them, because not just anyone can stay there. They don’t want a ton of eyes on them, they want to be able to let their guard down and be comfortable,’ a source told DailyMail.com.

And there is another reason they chose The Madison Club: Travis can play golf there. ‘He loves to golf in the desert,’ said a source. ‘And The Madison Club is a great place to do just that.’

The property has a ‘world-class Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a members-only clubhouse,’ according to the club’s website.

And there are amenities for the songbird too: ‘There is a day spa and fitness facility complete with a recreational and lifestyle wellness team,’ the site added.

The club also has swimming pools, a gift shop, a mini market, a top restaurant, a sushi bar, a cocktail bar, and fitness instructors.

‘The Madison Club is a tranquil sanctuary, offering sophisticated dining, and modern fitness and wellness programs. Escape to the spa and revive with a regimen of wellness treatments against a striking backdrop of the surrounding mountain ranges,’ the site added.

The first weekend of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival began in Indio, California, on Friday, April 12.

Though Taylor was not pictured at Lana’s show, it was previously reported that the two pals have already mapped out their trip.

‘Taylor and Lana had dinner this week to talk about their time at Coachella, and what they will be doing and wearing,’ said a source.

‘So they already have it all planned. They want to have fun and really enjoy themselves while in the desert and make it stress-free. Coachella can get stressful because of the crowds and all the events, but they want to be more chill.’

The ladies plan to ‘capture the vibe of Coachella,’ with their fashion choices, it was added and will go ‘hippie chic with an artist flair for fun,’ it was added.

The source also said that Taylor has been in Los Angeles this week with Travis and even attended a taping of his new show Are You Smarter Than Celebrity? in the Culver City neighborhood.

‘She has been by his side and likes to support him. Plus she thinks the show is super fun and will be a hit, so she is happy for him,’ it was added.

Kelce has already told People that he is a ‘Coachella guy’: ‘I love going to Coachella. I love live music in general. So you might see me pop up over there at some point.

‘I’m not sure if I’ll go to a weekend, one or two, or if I even have time knowing my schedule’s filling up pretty quick before we get started back up for football here.’

Taylor and Travis started dating in September. Their relationship started heating up around the holidays and became very high profile when she attended the Super Bowl to support him.

Swift is on a two month break from her The Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce decided to do a kissing tour of Coachella … with the pair smoochin’ in the middle of the crowd this time.

TMZ has obtained exclusive photos of this new passionate PDA session … and, it’s as clear as day — these two lovebirds are absolutely crazy for one another!!!

Check out the pics … Taylor and Travis are pretty out in the open here, fully invested in one another’s lips — without a care in the world as far as we can see. Not exactly a shock given the number of places they were spotted gettin’ handsy Saturday.

As was reported, video captured the pair kissing and dancing backstage during Jack Antonoff and Ice Spice’s performances, absolutely loved up in the clip.

And, video leaked of the two gettin’ at it in Coachella’s Neon Carnival — an invite-only bash filled with some of the biggest celebrities in the world — but, the couple seemed happy to keep their own company.

Both of those vids were taken far off … with the couple sorta hiding away in the corner rather than loudly and proudly making out for all to see. These new photos are way more out there — a public declaration of their love. T-Swift and Killa Trav aren’t slowing down one bit in their relationship it seems.

Remember … the duo also grabbed sushi in Los Angeles Friday night — so, it seems like a full romantic weekend for America’s sweetheart couple. We’d tell Tay and Trav to get a room … but, looks like they’re happy where they’re at!!!

She belongs with him.

Claudia Oshry believes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are meant to be — despite the pop superstar being too much of a mastermind for the NFL player.

“She’s so out of his league, especially, like, in an intellectual sense,” the Girl With No Job creator tells Page Six exclusively in our new video studio while celebrating the sixth anniversary of her and her sister Jackie Oshry’s podcast, “The Toast.”

Claudia Oshry believes Taylor Swift is out of Travis Kelce’s league.Annie Wermiel/NY Post

She and her sister Jackie Oshry agree that the couple’s differences make their relationship work.Annie Wermiel/NY Post
“And I think that’s why so many people love it,” she adds of the couple’s nearly year-long relationship.
Claudia, 29, notes that Swift, 34, is a “poet” and the “mind of a generation,” whereas Kelce, also 34, is “silly and goofy.” 

“It’s kind of an unlikely pairing,” she says. “It just makes sense. We’re obsessed.”

“I’m sure some fans of his would be like, ‘He’s so much greater than her.’ And then fans of hers are like, you know, ‘There’s no matching her,’” Jackie says.Annie Wermiel/NY Post

“She’s so out of his league, especially, like, in an intellectual sense,” Claudia adds.Annie Wermiel/NY Post
Jackie, 31, agrees that the romance works so well because of the high-profile pair’s differing personalities and talents.

“I think they’re in separate leagues, which is what makes it so great, because I’m sure some fans of his would be like, ‘He’s so much greater than her.’ And then fans of hers are like, you know, ‘There’s no matching her,’” she tells us.

The Readheads Book Club founder thinks the 14-time Grammy winner and the three-time Super Bowl champion are the best in their respective industries.

“They can relate on that level of, like, being the greatest,” she says.

Claudia calls the athlete and the singer an “unlikely pairing.”Annie Wermiel/NY Post

“We’re obsessed,” Claudia admits.Annie Wermiel/NY Post
While Swift has a history of dating famous men, the sisters acknowledge that all of her exes were intellectual artists, while Kelce is “just having fun” with life.

“He’s just, like, an American meathead,” Claudia jokes, adding that the “Cruel Summer” singer missed that “lightness” in her previous relationships.

Jackie concurs that Swift is at a point in life where she does not need to be “so serious” all the time.

The couple started dating last summer.Danny Mahoney/Wynn Las Vegas / MEGA

They went public in September 2023.GC Images
“I feel like she’s at a point in her life where she should just be able to have fun and enjoy the fruits of her labor and be able to, like, just go out to a restaurant with her boyfriend and not, like, worry, ‘What does he think about this?’ Like, he’s not thinking about this! He likes the meal!” she says.

With a laugh, Claudia adds of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, “He’s not thinking.”

As for whether the influencers would rather hypothetically date Travis or his older brother, Jason Kelce, Claudia and Jackie have differing views.

Claudia views Swift as the “mind of a generation.”Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Jackie says the couple can relate on being the top people in their industries.
Claudia shares that she would choose to be in a relationship with Travis because of his looks and fame. 

“I think Travis is more my type physically,” she explains. “He’s more famous. And if you’re going to date a celebrity, you know, you gotta go all the way.”

Jackie, for her part, sees herself as a “Jason girlie.”

“We listen to their [‘New Heights’] podcast sometimes, and I just like his sense of humor, like, conversationally,” she says of the retired Philadelphia Eagles center, 36, who is married to Kylie Kelce.

“I feel like she’s at a point in her life where she should just be able to have fun and enjoy the fruits of her labor,” Jackie explains.Getty Images

Even if Swift and Kelce don’t last, the Oshry sisters say their love of football will.
While they do not share the same taste in men, Claudia and Jackie have vowed to remain football fans even if Travis and Swift were to break up one day. 

“We’re in it for life,” Claudia says. “We respect the game, and we have kind of, sort of fallen in love with the sport.”

Swift and Travis have been dating since last summer and confirmed their relationship in September 2023.

Worlds collided when Mahomes met Messi in Kansas City on Saturday night.

The football GOAT and current NFL GOAT met at Arrowhead Stadium – home of Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs – ahead of Inter Miami’s 3-2 MLS win against Sporting Kansas City.

4Messi put on a show in front of MahomesCredit: Getty

Three-time Super Bowl winner Mahomes greeted the World Cup-winning star in the players tunnel before kick-off and the iconic duo shared a warm embrace.

The Chiefs quarterback offered some words of encouragement to the former Barcelona legend, saying: “Good luck man. Have fun out there.”

Mahomes’ message of fun is a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the all-time great NFL players.

His playful attitude and approach to high-pressure situations has ultimately enabled him to excel at the highest level and make huge plays on the grandest of occasions.

In overtime against the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Mahomes threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman to seal a 25-22 win.

Like Mahomes, Messi is also a man for the big occasion, including the 2022 World Cup where he scored two goals in the final before his Argentina team beat France in a penalty shoot-out.

Leo gave the KC signal caller a glimpse of his greatness on Saturday with a stunning goal and equally incredibly assist in the Herons’ 3-2 victory at Arrowhead.

Sporting KC normally plays their matches at Children’s Mercy park, but moved to the 76,000-seater Arrowhead Stadium to accommodate the increased demand for Messi.

4The two GOATs met prior to Inter Miami’s 3-2 winCredit: X@InterMiamiCF

4Pat told Leo to have fun out thereCredit: X@InterMiamiCF

4Patrick and Brittany are investors in women’s soccer team, the Kansas City CurrentCredit: Getty

The home team scored after six minutes but Messi set up Diego Gomez with a perfectly timed threaded through ball to make it 1-1.

The Argentinian then produced a rocket from outside the box to put Inter Miami in front shortly after half-time.

Kim Kardashian says her son, Saint West is ‘living the dream’ after being pictured walking out with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami match

Sporting KC fought back to make it 2-2 but Luis Suarez secured all three points for Tata Martino’s side with the winning goal, 19 minutes from time.

Messi has five goals and five assists in five games this season and Miami returned to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

It was a welcome result for the Herons, who were eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup last week after losing to Monterey 5-2 on aggregate.

Despite his local team losing, Mahomes will have no doubt appreciated watching Messi’s greatness in the flesh.

Mahomes and his wife Brittany have a vested interest in the local soccer scene and are part of the ownership group for National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side, Kansas City Current.

The Current play at the historic new 11,500-seater CPKC Stadium, the first stadium built specifically for a women’s professional sports team in the world.

The soccer-specific, riverfront stadium is located in Kansas City, Missouri and opened for the Current’s first home match of the new NWSL season on March 16.

Soccer is close to Brittany’s heart after a brief career as a player.

It started at the University of Texas at Tyler, where she scored 31 career goals, the second-most in program history, before heading to Icelandic club UMF Afturelding.

She ultimately gave up on her career and now makes a living as a personal trainer and businesswoman.

The quarterback was also named the Super Bowl MVP this year, making him the third player ever to win three or more Super Bowl MVP trophies

Patrick Mahomes was named the Kansas City Chiefs’ MVP at the 101 Awards this year.

On Friday, Mahomes, 28, and dozens of NFL greats headed to the 101 Awards, which are held in Kansas City, Mo., each year to honor both coaches and players who have made major advances in football. The quarterback was presented with the Derrick Thomas Award, a team-voted MVP trophy.

“To be nominated by your teammates, that’s the true reward,” Mahomes said of the recognition, per the Kansas City Star. “We have so many great players on our team and we’re part of a great run here. So I never take it for granted to be able to stand on a stage like this or be in the locker room that I’m in.”

The Chiefs shared a few photo highlights from the event on the team’s official Instagram account on Friday, including a shot of Mahomes posing with his trophy. Friend and teammate Travis Kelce liked the post in a show of support.

While accepting his award, Mahomes also spoke about the newfound popularity his team has experienced since the Chiefs have clinched back-to-back Super Bowl wins (and boasted game-day appearances from celebs including Taylor Swift).

“To host this thing in Kansas City, it’s such a great city,” he said of the 101 Awards, according to the outlet. “And I’m glad we get to continue to show what a great city it is.

“Like Rashee said, we’re not satisfied and as long as we stay away from T.J. and some of those other guys,” he added, referencing Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (who was voted rookie of the year) and their playful rivalry with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.

“We’re gonna try to keep this thing rolling, but it’s a great city. We have a great team with a lot of great people, and let’s keep this thing going.”

Mahomes threw for 4,183 yards and 27 touchdowns this most recent season, and has been credited with helping his team win its fourth Super Bowl.

After the championship game in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, Mahomes became the third player ever to win three or more Super Bowl MVP trophies — Tom Brady won five and San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana won three, according to ESPN.

The Super Bowl MVP title also made Mahomes the first back-to-back Super Bowl MVP since Terry Bradshaw won it twice leading the Steelers to consecutive wins in 1979 and 1980.

After the Super Bowl, Patrick was asked how he kept his cool to score the winning drive, and said it was “a microcosm” of the Chiefs’ season. The quarterback praised his team’s “defense” for “keeping us in there,” and “of course, Harrison Butker,” who tied the game with a field goal to go into overtime.

If there is one NFL QB who has varying interests in sports, it’s got to be Patrick Mahomes. From golf to soccer to baseball, the QB has his inclination toward all different experiences. We recently saw Mahomes meeting up with Lionel Messi ahead of the KC Sporting vs Inter Miami game. But it is not just the QB from his family who is enthralled by the field of sports. His family, especially his wife, is equally interested in the competitive world. Given this, Brittany Mahomes, who is a retired soccer player, has a few thoughts to share about her recent experience at KC Current Vs. Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Brittany is the co-owner of KC Current and Patrick Mahomes has a minority stake in the team. The wife of the Kansas City Chiefs QB took to Instagram after the Current vs Gotham FC game, to showcase her long-standing love for the sport and support for her side. Though the match ended in a draw, Brittany couldn’t stay away from sharing her team’s accomplishments and hyping them for the same.

Brittany Mahomes is all in for KC Current!

The match between both teams ended in a draw with both sides scoring one goal each. A couple of minutes ago, Brittany shared KC Current’s post that shows Beatriz Zaneratto’s assist to Temwa Chawinga which led to a goal. Her IG Story shared the team’s post that was captioned, “A COUNTER-ATTACK OF BEAUTY 🔥 The @biazaneratto to @temwa556 connection is lethal 😮‍💨#KCBABY” on Instagram.

The QB’s wife reposted the story with a caption that said, “This was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.” The picture in the story had a caption itself, which said, “POETRY.IN.MOTION.” as it showed both women celebrating after the goal. Some would think that her attachment to soccer is a momentary affair, but the fact of the matter is, that her love for the game goes way back in time.

There was a time in her life when she played professional soccer and secured great accolades to her name. She even went to Iceland for a year to pursue her sports career. But as luck would have it, she is currently more shifted toward a fitness-focused role than as a player. Yet, attention remains drawn to what her pro soccer career looked like.

Brittany’s astonishing tale on the soccer field!

Brittany went to the University of Texas at Tyler and had a stellar soccer career at the University. During her time there, she became one of the leading scorers at the University as she netted 31 goals in her career. After she graduated in 2017, she signed with UMF Afturelding/Fram to play professional soccer and got sent to Iceland.

But a year later, she realized her wish to prioritize her responsibility to her family and hence, after she just played a season there and won a championship trophy, the soccer star returned to the US. Later, she revealed that one of the main reasons behind her returning to the States was that she wanted to be a mother and that the sport was “not her calling.”

However, she is still connected to the sport and avidly supports her team, the KC Current, showcasing her continued love for soccer through a different role and position.

Alright nah! Travis and Jason Kelce hosted a live “New Heights” show at their alma mater, and it was just as chaotic as Us expected.

Travis, 34, and Jason, 36, visited their old stomping grounds at the University of Cincinnati on Thursday, April 11, for a podcast taping and the first-ever Lombaby Games (a take on the NFL’s Lombardi Trophy). The brothers hyped up the event for weeks before fans filled Fifth-Third Arena on Thursday night.

“We’ve always wanted to do something for this university, for this city,” Travis said as the show began. “You guys have injected us with so much love for the game of football and so much passion.”

Thursday’s festivities featured nods to some of the most viral “New Heights” moments and a few not-so-subtle shout-outs to Travis’ girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, watched from the sidelines — and was even spotted snapping photos and signing autographs for 30 minutes after the event wrapped up. Donna and Ed Kelce supported their sons during their honorary graduation ceremony, which concluded with Travis’ favorite catchphrase: “You gotta fight for your right to party.”

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s Most Supportive Quotes About Each Other

Scroll down for a recap of the most unhinged moments from the live “New Heights” show:

Welcoming the Swifties

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After making their entrances — which were complete with pyrotechnics, of course — Jason and Travis removed their hats to sing the national anthem, and it wasn’t the worst version Us has heard. (Sorry, Fergie.)

When the brothers officially kicked off the festivities, they gave a shout-out to all their fans. “Bearcats, 92%ers, Swifties,” Jason began as the crowd erupted into cheers.

The Lombaby Games

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Before interviewing their special guests, Jason and Travis put current UC students to the test in an all-out battle between Team Academic and Team Athletic (a.k.a. nerds vs. jocks). The groups faced off in a series of challenges for the chance at winning the Lombaby Trophy, whose origins are familiar to frequent “New Heights” listeners. Team Academic was ultimately victorious.

Travis Tries (and Fails) to Spell ‘Squirrel’

A spelling bee was part of the games, giving Travis the perfect opportunity to prove he does, in fact, know how to read. Travis attempted to spell “squirrel,” throwing it back to one of his old tweets that went viral in 2023. “F—k you guys!” he teased after getting stumped. (Team Athletic’s Jizzle James spelled the word with ease.)

Shaking It Off

During a round of “name that song,” the marching band played Swift’s “Shake It Off.” Travis immediately started dancing, gushing after the music stopped that it’s “one of my favorites.” He’s not the only fan — Jason said his eldest daughter, Wyatt, also loves the 1989 hit.

How Many Taylor Songs Were Played?

“Shake It Off” might be Travis’ favorite, but the crowd went even more wild when “22 (Taylor’s Version)” played over the loudspeakers. Another video showed “Cruel Summer” blasting through the venue — who knew The Eras Tour was stopping in Cincinnati?

‘Twilight’ (Kelce Version)

An edited Twilight movie poster with Jason as Edward Cullen and Kylie as Bella Swan flashed on the big screen. Jason proved himself to be an unofficial expert on the vampire series in a June 2023 podcast clip, and he hasn’t lived it down since.

Pools of Skyline Chili

The Lombaby Games featured a nod to Cincinnati’s famous Skyline Chili for a game inspired by Jason losing his Super Bowl ring in a hilarious Kelce documentary scene. Students piled into inflatable pools filled with spaghetti and chili — and things got messy.

Every Time Travis Kelce Gushed Over Taylor Swift on His and Jason Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast

The Sandwich Cannon

While at first glance it appeared as though Travis wielded an average T-shirt cannon as he hyped up the crowd, he was actually firing off Subway sandwiches. “Aerial lunchmeat always does the trick. #Bearcats,” one attendee tweeted. (Earlier in the night, Donna was spotted handing out sandwiches to eager fans.)

Jason’s Quick Change

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There was a break in the program between the Lombaby Games and the podcast taping, and when Jason returned, he was rocking a pair of bright red gym shorts paired with Timberlands and a sleeveless varsity jacket.

Taylor Swift Spotted (Sort Of)

Not only did fans bring friendship bracelets to trade at the podcast taping, but one attendee even brought a cardboard cutout of Swift to join them in the stands.