Travis Kelce Jokes He and Taylor Swift's Mom Andrea Are 'Tied' for 'No. 1 Swiftie'

Mar. 15, 2025

Travis Kelce; Taylor Swift; Andrea Swift.Photo:JC Olivera/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Kevin Mazur/AMA2019/Getty

JC Olivera/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Kevin Mazur/AMA2019/Getty

Travis KelceandAndrea Swiftare tied for this superlative about his girlfriend,Taylor Swift.During a Jan. 15 interviewwithStephen A. Smithon his eponymous programThe Stephen A. Smith Show, Kelce, 35, was asked if it was fair to call him a"Swiftie,“referring to the passionate fanbase Taylor, 35, has amassed.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end agreed, calling himself the “No. 1 Swiftie,” to which Smith, 57, asked if he was a bigger fan than"Mama.““You already know,” Kelce said, joking that he and Andrea were “neck-in-neck” and “tied at the top.“Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in Las Vegas in February 2024.Ezra Shaw/GettyDuring their conversation,Kelce also gave Smith an updateon their relationship. “I’m enjoying all aspects of life. Me and Taylor are happy,” he raved ahead of the Chiefs' playoff game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 18 —which Swift will be attending.“I couldn’t be happier to have that confidence and that comfort off the field and all the support I could ever ask for in the stadium,” Kelce added.Smith also asked Kelce about where his “mentality” is “knowing how well everything is going for both [of you] personally and professionally,” referring to him and the14-time Grammy winner.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I think personally, that’s the beauty of being in a very strong relationship is that you get that support to be able to come in and focus on your craft, focus on being the best version of you,” Kelce explained.“That’s why I wanted to be at the concert, supporting her and being there for her, making sure she feels comfortable and supported in everything she’s doing in life.“Taylor and Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023. Throughout their relationship,she’s attended many of his football games,cheering him onin regular season games, playoff series and the Super Bowl.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in 2024.TheStewartofNY/GC ImagesMeanwhile,Kelce has been to several of her showsthroughout herrecord-breaking Eras Tour.To celebrate the end of her world tour that kicked off in March 2023 and finished in December, Kelcesurprised Taylorwith anEras Tour-themed party.

Travis KelceandAndrea Swiftare tied for this superlative about his girlfriend,Taylor Swift.

During a Jan. 15 interviewwithStephen A. Smithon his eponymous programThe Stephen A. Smith Show, Kelce, 35, was asked if it was fair to call him a"Swiftie,“referring to the passionate fanbase Taylor, 35, has amassed.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end agreed, calling himself the “No. 1 Swiftie,” to which Smith, 57, asked if he was a bigger fan than"Mama.”

“You already know,” Kelce said, joking that he and Andrea were “neck-in-neck” and “tied at the top.”

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in Las Vegas in February 2024.Ezra Shaw/Getty

Ezra Shaw/Getty

During their conversation,Kelce also gave Smith an updateon their relationship. “I’m enjoying all aspects of life. Me and Taylor are happy,” he raved ahead of the Chiefs' playoff game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 18 —which Swift will be attending.

“I couldn’t be happier to have that confidence and that comfort off the field and all the support I could ever ask for in the stadium,” Kelce added.

Smith also asked Kelce about where his “mentality” is “knowing how well everything is going for both [of you] personally and professionally,” referring to him and the14-time Grammy winner.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“I think personally, that’s the beauty of being in a very strong relationship is that you get that support to be able to come in and focus on your craft, focus on being the best version of you,” Kelce explained.

“That’s why I wanted to be at the concert, supporting her and being there for her, making sure she feels comfortable and supported in everything she’s doing in life.”

Taylor and Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023. Throughout their relationship,she’s attended many of his football games,cheering him onin regular season games, playoff series and the Super Bowl.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in 2024.TheStewartofNY/GC Images

TheStewartofNY/GC Images

Meanwhile,Kelce has been to several of her showsthroughout herrecord-breaking Eras Tour.

To celebrate the end of her world tour that kicked off in March 2023 and finished in December, Kelcesurprised Taylorwith anEras Tour-themed party.

source: people.com