Did Taylor cancel on Travis at the last minute? The same TV camera sticker reading “Tay” was visible in the US Bank Stadium box as it was at their first game last month – sparking speculation that the megastar was supposed to see the NFL star
- Anticipation was high for the star to support his rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce for a third straight game
- The TV producers even seemed to know where she would sit, with a sticker marking the spot
- But speculation is mounting about a late change of plans after she failed to show up for the game in Minneapolis
Taylor Swift let fans, possibly TV producers and even her rumored boyfriend down when she didn’t attend the Kansas City Chiefs-Minnesota Vikings game today.
Photographers discovered that television producers had marked Taylor’s spot in the stands with the same sticker they had used during her previous appearances supporting Travis Kelce.
The orange sticker with the name “Tay” and a target logo helped television cameramen find the celebrity spectator when the Chiefs played the Bears last month and in their game against the New York Jets last week.
Anticipation for another performance today skyrocketed, but fans speculated about a late change of plans since there was no Taylor sitting in the seat reserved for her under the sticker today.
“Taylor Swift apparently drew the line in Minneapolis,” podcaster Dan Hanzus tweeted.
Taylor Swift didn’t show a face during Travis Kelce’s last game for the Kansas City Chiefs
The television producer’s sticker was visible during Taylor’s appearance at the Bears’ game at Arrowhead Stadium last month
Today in Minneapolis it was back, with the name “Tay” and the distinctive finish logo, but Taylor was nowhere to be seen
“Taylor said, ‘An away game? Minneapolis? “Oh, it was fun, sweetie, but no thanks,” Megan Gailey added.
“Did I just watch an entire segment of Chiefs highlights without a shot of Taylor Swift???” tweeted Mike B.
Thousands of fans flocked to US Bank Stadium to enjoy the Swift and Kelce frenzy that has gripped the NFL in recent weeks.
But after she was nowhere to be seen before kickoff in Minneapolis, NFL Network reporter Scott Hanson confirmed during Sunday’s game that the pop sensation is not in attendance.
The same stickers were visible next to Swift’s seat at Arrowhead as she watched Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bears last month – the first appearance she made to support Kelce.
Last week, she also traveled to MetLife Stadium to watch the Chiefs play the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.
With Swift in attendance, Kansas City won both games to move to 3-1 on the season.
Despite her no-show on Sunday, the Chiefs president denied that the singer-songwriter’s association with Kelce and Kansas City could have a negative impact on the team.
Mark Donovan dismissed claims that the attention Swift is paying is a distraction for Kelce and the team, especially when it comes to the 34-year-old himself.
“Travis is a smart team player,” Donovan told People. “He can handle it and was very professional.
“Our locker room has the maturity, leadership and respect to handle this.”
Kelce himself addressed the media on Friday and said he accepted the additional media attention surrounding him and the pop star.
“With all the attention coming, I feel like I’m on top of the world after the Super Bowl and even more on top of the world now,” he said.
“There are a lot of people who care about Taylor, and for good reason. “I have to keep living, learning and enjoying the moments.
Swift attended her rumored new boyfriend’s last two games for the Chiefs, including at Arrowhead
Kelce took on the Vikings without his rumored new flame watching from the stands
“We learn that the paparazzi take photos everywhere, but that’s part of it.”
“I’ve always been pretty good at timing myself in this building and staying focused. “I’m just going to keep going, man.
“Everyone has fun with it, whether I think they’re overdoing it or not.” I know I brought that myself, and I’m lucky to have fun with it. “The only thing that really matters is that it doesn’t upset anyone, at least not here.”
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