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Throughout the 2023 NFL season, Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs received a lot of attention. However, fans may have noticed a lack of Swift’s music playing in Arrowhead Stadium. This was actually a deliberate decision made by the team to give Kelce some relief from the media frenzy. Kelce and Swift’s relationship generated significant media coverage, with the couple being in the spotlight from the time the pop star first attended a Chiefs game until Kelce and his team won the Super Bowl LVIII. Due to this, Chiefs president Mark Donovan stated that the team was cautious about adding any additional attention to their star tight end. Donovan explained at the World Congress of Sports that the Chiefs’ game operations team deliberately chose not to play any of Taylor Swift’s music during home games. He emphasized that the team made it clear to Kelce that they would be respectful of his relationship and ensure that they did not create any distractions intentionally.
Despite the increased scrutiny, Kelce’s performance on the field remained strong. He concluded the regular season with 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns. Throughout the Chiefs’ playoff journey, Kelce caught 32 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns. His focus and dedication to the game were evident, even amidst the media attention surrounding his personal life.