The latest season of Saturday Night Live kicked off with a bang as Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce made unexpected appearances, fueling ongoing rumors about their alleged romance. The show’s opening sketch poked fun at the swirling speculation, with the duo subsequently appearing separately during the episode.
SNL wasted no time in teasing the alleged Swift-Kelce relationship, using Kenan Thompson’s portrayal of a frustrated sports anchor to highlight the fervor surrounding the two celebrities. As the speculation reached a fever pitch, Kelce made a brief but notable appearance, playfully chiming in with a cheeky “Yes, please.”
Swift, not to be outdone, graced the stage later in the episode, introducing a performance by Ice Spice and reminding viewers of her recent collaboration with the group on a remix of her hit song “Karma.” While they didn’t share screen time, the pair was spotted holding hands in New York City after the show’s after-party, adding more fuel to the speculation fire.
The rumored romance initially gained attention when Kelce shared his regret about not being able to present Swift with a friendship bracelet at her concert earlier in the year. Despite this, Swift has remained tight-lipped about the situation, while Kelce addressed the buzz vaguely on his podcast, emphasizing the need to balance privacy and public attention.
In a subsequent episode, Kelce expressed his concerns about excessive media attention, particularly during NFL games. Emphasizing the need to maintain a focus on the sport, he urged for a more restrained approach to coverage of celebrity attendees.
As the spotlight continues to shine on the duo, fans and media alike eagerly await further clues about the nature of their relationship, with Swift and Kelce’s intermittent appearances only adding to the intrigue.