By Mackenzie Tatananni for Dailymail.Com and Isabel Baldwin for Dailymail.Com 2:43 p.m. Oct 15, 2023, updated 4:43 p.m. Oct 15, 2023
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce publicly showed their affection for the first time on Saturday evening
- The couple was seen holding hands and reportedly cuddling until the early hours of Sunday morning
- Their presence in NYC has fueled speculation that they will be at the Eagles game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted kissing and “Handsy” until the wee hours of the morning at the SNL season premiere afterparty on October 15.
The 33-year-old pop star and the 34-year-old soccer player from Kansas City strolled holding hands around 2:20 a.m. through Catch NYC – a glamorous steakhouse frequented by celebrities like David Beckham and the Jenners.
“Travis and Taylor seemed to really enjoy the night and each other and even kissed throughout the night,” an insider told Page Six.
Saturday marked the couple’s first PDA since their blossoming romance began. The star couple dined at Nobu before making guest appearances on the Season 49 premiere episode of Saturday Night Live.
During their posh dinner, the two were seen clinging to each other and cuddling at the table, a source told TMZ.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen leaving the SNL afterparty together on Sunday morning with their hands locked. The new couple appeared to have been partying until the early hours of the morning after enjoying dinner on Sunday morning at Nobu, an upscale Japanese restaurant frequented by celebrities including Justin and Hailey Bieber. It was their first public display of affection since their romance began – but the couple is said to have clung to each other during the afterparty
Before she left, Kelce helped the Midnights hitmaker put on her coat.
Hours later, the couple appeared on the late-night comedy show, with Kelce joining in a skit that poked fun at their very public relationship.
Swift announced the evening’s musical guest, Ice Spice, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
At the cast party, Swift was seen chatting with the rapper and her friends.
“Everyone was in great spirits and having a great time,” the source said.
Other guests included Pete Davidson and Madelyn Cline – who recently debuted as a couple – as well as a number of comedians including Dave Chapelle, Michael Che and Colin Jost.
“Madelyn Cline and Pete Davidson also seemed to enjoy each other and have fun with the group,” the source added.
Chapelle, Che and Jost were spotted eating together.
Kelce had his hands around the singer’s waist throughout the night before the pair walked hand in hand around 4 a.m.
The Chiefs’ star tight end gently guided her out the back door before helping her into a waiting car.
Kelce had his arms around Swift’s waist during the party, a source revealed. The party was also attended by SNL castmates and a new celebrity couple – Pete Davidson and Madelyn Cline. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted leaving the SNL afterparty together on Saturday night. The A-list lovebirds visited the cast after a surprise appearance on SNL Kelce and Swift were tied to each other even after they left the party around 4 a.m. Swift looked lovingly at her new boyfriend with a smile as he led her to a waiting vehicle, where the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was seen opening the door of a waiting car for the hitmaker, who was sporting her signature red lip wore
For her evening out, Swift looked chic in a gray checked peacoat teamed with black pants and a Versace corset top.
The athlete opted for a contrasting look with a cream varsity jacket over a two-tone button-up shirt, brown pants and white sneakers.
There has been speculation that the couple might attend the New York Jets game on Sunday afternoon, where Kelce’s brother Jason will be playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The appearance came shortly after Us Weekly reported that Swift, who is wrapping up her packed Eras tour, and Kelce, who is aiming for another Super Bowl ring, “understand each other’s schedules.”
The pop star was seen smiling and laughing throughout the evening, seemingly in love with her new boyfriend. The music sensation and the star tight end were seen leaving the afterparty hand in hand. The two-time Super Bowl winner clutched Swift’s hand as he led her out the back door. Still holding his new girlfriend’s hand, the Chiefs’ star tight end then carefully helped her into the car. The couple had been spotted cuddling and hugging at the SNL afterparty hours earlier. The athlete kept it simple, wearing a two-tone fluffy jacket, button-up shirt, brown pants and crisp white sneakers
People close to the couple told the outlet that this understanding makes them a “good couple.”
“It’s still so new, but they really like each other,” an insider added when the couple went public just weeks ago.
“They support each other and don’t have to be by each other’s side all the time, and that feels nice.”
“They plan to spend moments together to get to know each other better.”
The couple first went public in September 2023 and confirmed the relationship after Swift attended several of Kelce’s games.
Their outing comes amid speculation that they might attend his brother Jason’s game for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. The celebrity couple wore contrasting outfits during their night out. Kelce opted for a white and brown look, while Taylor opted for an all-black ensemble and plaid peacoat. The pop sensation looked gorgeous in a black corset top, black trousers and high heels. She paired the outfit with a shiny leather handbag, a gold chain link necklace and a checked peacoat. The couple was spotted wearing the same outfits during their brief cameo appearances on SNL
Swift spent time with the athlete’s parents, Donna and Ed, during his final game on Thursday.
The trio watched the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Taylor was spotted talking to Travis’ father for the first time, much to the delight of fans. The couple appeared to be deep in conversation.
Mom Donna was also spotted wearing a stack of friendship bracelets – a trend among the singer’s avid fans known as “Swifties.”
After the game, she appeared to spend the night at Travis’ house, as exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com showed her staying safe outside on Friday morning.
Then a mystery passenger – wearing a pair of white sneakers – was seen boarding Taylor’s private jet before it took off from Kansas City, sparking rumors that Travis had joined her.
Swift’s security team was spotted outside Kelce’s home the morning after Thursday’s game against the Denver Broncos, leading to speculation that she had spent the night there. The same day, a “mystery passenger” – nothing more than a white pair of sneakers – was seen boarding Swift stopped by to announce musical guest Ice Spice, sending the crowd into a frenzy as he appeared on the premiere episode of Saturday Night Live . Kelce made a surprise appearance during a skit that poked fun at his very public romance with Swift
On Thursday she attended a Kansas City Chiefs game for the third time this season and both she and Ed wore red to support Travis and his team.
The US Weekly source said there will be more soccer games for Taylor in the future, although it’s unlikely she’ll be able to make the entire remaining schedule.
“Taylor doesn’t want to distract Travis,” the insider explained.
“She knows it’s not easy when she shows up to his games. It’s a spectacle. She wants to support him and create balance, but at the same time not distract the team.”
It’s not exactly clear when the two began seeing each other in person, but Travis had revealed on his New Heights podcast in July that he had hoped to introduce himself to Taylor when he was at one of her stops on the Eras Tour participated.
“I was disappointed that she doesn’t speak before or after her performances because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs she sings. So I was a little hurt because I couldn’t give her one of the bracelets.” “I made it for her,” he said.
Taylor added to the burgeoning publicity at last Sunday’s game when she arrived alone – aside from her usual bodyguards – to cheer on Travis from a box.
However, sources told the outlet that the Lavender Haze singer’s previous meetings with the NFL star were in a “very private setting” to avoid drawing attention.
Swift was originally rumored to be pursuing a more open relationship with Travis, while other media outlets reported that the two were not “officially” dating.