Chiefs President gives blunt response to people dismissing Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship as a “marketing strategy”
Kansas City Chiefs Mark Donovan blessed Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift as well as posited admiration for Swift.
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Mark Donovan, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift (Images via Imago/Kansas City Chiefs)
Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan claimed that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s famed relationship is the real deal. The NFL tight end and Internationally popular singer have been dating since late August or early September of 2023.
Since the introduction of the singer in the stands, the NFL has got a ton of new eyeballs. The phenomenon, now called the Taylor Swift Effect has transformed many young girls and teenagers into avid fans of the sport. Within a year, the number of female NFL fans have increased by over four million, according to new data from polling firm YouGov. The Kansas City Chiefs’ fanbase alone saw an estimated addition of 3.4 million women. In addition to viewership, the spillover effect has been noticed in jersey and other merchandise sales.
Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, host Joe Kernen questioned the 58-year-old Donovan about the origins of the duo’s relationship. Kernen, known for his straightforward wits, didn’t hold back with Donovan either. He asked the president whether he had authored this relationship.
With a visible glint, Donovan expressed that the pop star and her beau are writing their own love story. He also admitted being impressed by the “Wildest Dreams” singer, calling her an authentic fan.
I’d love to say that it was a marketing strategy. But it is an authentic relationship and we’re happy to have it. It’s been nothing but good for us. I think the best thing I can say about the whole relationship and the impact it’s had on us is: Taylor Swift is an authentic member of the Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom. She’s an authentic fan. That matters to our fans and our fanbase. And it matters to us. We try and respect that.
Mark Donovan said
“Taylor Swift is an authentic member of Chiefs Kingdom” – Chiefs President Mark Donovan pic.twitter.com/3MdezDHNvp
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Despite rumors of the duo being a marketing strategy and Kelce’s poor stats, they are fully focused on their goals and dreams. Taylor Swift is on the last few dates of her long Eras Tour while Kelce is preparing for a three-peat.
Amid rumors and taunts, Travis Kelce drops a major hint about his future with Taylor Swift
There’s no stopping the Taylor Swift wave. The romance between the two has the whole world following their every move. There is no dearth of haters for the “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me” singer. Amongst the tirade of attacks launched at the singer, questions about motherhood remain a constant. In a recent show, Kelce seemed to have dropped a major hint.
In the latest episode of Are You Smarter?, retired NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick joined as a guest. During one segment, Fitzpatrick suggested that having a child makes a person wiser, prompting Kelce to reflect on the idea.
“Is that what happens when you have kids? You get smarter?” Kelce responded, to which Fitzpatrick nodded his head.
Man, that’s all I had to do to become brilliant?
Travis Kelce further asked
Fitzpatrick had a simple but witty response.
Just have a baby!
Ryan Fitzpatrick quipped
Earlier, Kelce cradling Swift’s stomach gently during an outing kicked off some pregnancy rumors. The reality about the same is yet to be known.
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