Travis Kelce, known as both a Kansas City Chiefs superstar and the man who captured Taylor Swift’s heart, recently raised eyebrows with some unexpected comments on dating during his podcast, New Heights. His advice, while perhaps tongue-in-cheek, might not sit well with his globally adored girlfriend.
The NFL tight end was talking about awful date ideas and mentioned strip clubs in passing to draw attention to his playful reasoning. “A bad date?” Kelce mused. “Anything where she has no idea what’s f***ing going on.” He grinned and continued, “Maybe don’t take her to the strip club—although some strip clubs do have really good wings. I think I got some ‘to go’ one time.”
While wings may not be the most typical date option, Kelce jokingly said they could be higher-ranked than some other activities. He jokingly said to never take someone to an NFL game if they aren’t a sports fan. “If she’s not into sports, don’t take her to a f***ing sports game,” he said. “There’s nothing worse than trying to teach someone about something they don’t want to be taught about.”
The jokes by Kelce come just a few months after there were reports that Swift had “banned” him from strip clubs. Back in November 2023, he was spotted wearing a T-shirt with “Crazy Horse, Las Vegas” emblazoned on it after a Chiefs game at Allegiant Stadium. The shirt referred to a famous Sin City strip club, but Kelce explained that it wasn’t a paid endorsement—it was his shirt.
According to Life & Style, the so-called “ban” by Swift wasn’t an issue. Kelce was said to be “fine” with the request, indicating that he was willing to respect her boundaries.
The couple, whose connection was first publicly revealed in September 2023, have had a whirlwind romance. Fans went ballistic when Swift visited Kelce’s mom, Donna, in his suite at Arrowhead Stadium, prompting rumors about the emerging romance. After that, the two are rarely spotted separately; she’s been going to Chiefs games while on breaks from the Eras Tour.
Earlier this year, Swift even flew back from Japan to go to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, where the Chiefs claimed another win. The pair has only gotten closer, as Swift is often spotted in the stands cheering on Kelce and his team as they chase a historic three-peat this season.
While Swift has largely avoided games on the road this season, there’s still a hope she might break tradition this weekend. Kelce and the Chiefs are playing at Cleveland, which is Kelce’s hometown, and for the couple, it may present a homecoming scenario, so maybe she’ll change her game plan and visit him after the conclusion of her Eras Tour.
Currently, the Chiefs have an impressive 12-1 record and have locked up a playoff spot. Dating commentary by Kelce combined with his high-profile relationship keeps fans entertained and interested. Whether it’s his performance on the field or off of it in candid moments, Kelce is always under the spotlight, sometimes even with Swift cheering him on.