Travis Kelce is one of the most followed athletes in the NFL. His tremendous career coupled with his relationship with Taylor Swift has created for a wide fan base.

That relationship has also been one of the more closely watched celebrity relationships of recent memory.

However, one friend has seemingly turned away from him.

“Weren’t You His Friend?” Travis Kelce Sees Close Friend Insult Him And Taylor Swift Publicly, Fans Outraged

The night began like any other star-studded night in South Florida: cameras flashed, jerseys flew, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce drew just enough attention to make hockey fans grumble and Swifties cheer:

The pop icon and the NFL star showed up courtside for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, instantly becoming part of the night’s spectacle as the Edmonton Oilers clawed their way back into the series against the Florida Panthers.

But while the Oilers forced overtime and kept the Cup dream alive, it was a 41-year-old ex-quarterback sitting miles away from the ice who managed to light the biggest fire online. Ryan Fitzpatrick, never one to shy away from a well-timed quip, fired off a one-liner that didn’t just miss with Taylor Swift’s fanbase, just not the way he might’ve expected.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick took to X and joked, “No Travis and Taylor after the second goal, why am I even watching?!??!”

He aimed the post as a light-hearted take on the couple’s limited screen time after the game’s second goal, but Swift’s loyal fanbase didn’t take it lightly and quickly unleashed a wave of frustration.

One user shot back with, “And you call yourself a friend? Your jealousy regarding Travis, his success and life is readily evident and pathetic.”

Another added, “Are you his friend or not, dude? You make it super hard to tell. It’s not like they ask to be shown.”

Swift fans didn’t hold back. The replies piled on fast, accusing Fitzpatrick of being bitter and even questioning his character.

One user said, “Some people have no shame. I hope you tell them this when you knock on their door asking for a place to stay on Christmas Day.”

Fitzpatrick hasn’t responded to the backlash, and there’s no sign yet that he intended any deeper meaning behind the post. But judging by the reaction, even a joke about Swift’s screen time at a hockey game can snowball into a full-blown controversy.

The Stanley Cup Final resumes with Game 5 this weekend, but if Wednesday was any indication, the off-ice drama might just rival the one unfolding on the rink.