Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce revealed that it was none other than the Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid, who helped to bring the couple together.
Pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, one of Hollywood’s most adored couples, have finally answered a burning fan question: who played cupid in their love story?
During the August 13 episode of Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, the couple revealed that the matchmaker was none other than Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shared how Reid played a key role in bringing them together, while also discussing his part in the early days of their romance.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Talk About Andy Reid’s Role As A Cupid
“Whatever Andy Reid says, we’re going to stand by,” the Reputation singer stated on the podcast. “He said it; that’s what happened.” To which Kelce added, “’Cupid’, ‘Big Red’, it’s all the same.”
Swift revealed that after Kelce’s much-talked-about comments about her on a New Heights podcast episode in 2023, several people reached out to vouch for him, including Andy Reid, who also shared a long-standing friendship with her father, Scott Swift.
“There were so many people whispering in my ear about you,” Swift told Kelce. “That’s not normal… There are people willing to go to bat for you and say, ‘You don’t understand. This guy is incredible.’”
Andy Reid Calls Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Relationship A ‘Neat Deal’
During an interview with The Athletic, Andy Reid talked about Swift and Kelce’s relationship and stated, “Both of them care about each other, and what a plus that is.” The Super Bowl-winning coach called their relationship “a neat deal for both of them” and stated that with age, he values seeing his players find someone they can settle down with.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Relationship
The duo’s romance first sparked in 2023 when Kelce publicly admitted that he tried to give Swift his phone number on a friendship bracelet during the Eras Tour but failed. During this time, Andy Reid’s encouragement helped bridge the gap between the two stars, leading to their first date. Two years later, the couple still remains strong, as they acknowledged Reid’s importance in their lives. “Thank you, Andy, for everything,” the couple stated.
