“Trying to seek attention”: Travis Kelce responds to media storm after Taylor Swift appearance at Stanley Cup Final

NFL star Travis Kelce and pop singer Taylor Swift have been seen together many times in public — from football games to hockey matches. But while some fans love their bond, others believe the couple is doing it just for show.

People online have started guessing if they go out only to be seen by the media. Now, Travis Kelce has spoken clearly about it. But what’s really going on behind these headlines? And why did Travis Kelce feel the need to respond?

Travis Kelce says he and Taylor Swift are just having fun, not seeking attention

In a recent interview on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast that was released at the end of June 2025, Travis Kelce spoke candidly about the public scrutiny surrounding his relationship with Taylor Swift.

He noted how many people suggest the two are dating to keep them in the headlines, and that just isn't the case.

“It gets thrown out there that we’re trying to seek attention,” Travis Kelce said in the podcast. “But it’s like, we’re just enjoying life.”The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end also said that going to hockey games and other events with Taylor Swift is just a way to spend quality time together. He added,

“We’re having fun being a couple.

I’m introducing her to more of the sports world.”In June 2025, fans noticed them enjoying a hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers during the Stanley Cup Final in Florida. Their presence started many conversations online again.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made many joint public appearances

Since they started dating in mid-2023, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been photographed together quite a bit. From Taylor Swift being seen cheering at Travis Kelce's games to the two of them attending awards shows, fans have tried to keep up with them.

In one of the games during the 2023 NFL season, Taylor Swift was seen in the VIP box at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Travis Kelce has also flown overseas to attend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows.Though their public appearances bring a lot of media attention, Travis Kelce wants fans to know that the love is real. “We just do what feels right. We’re not planning anything for the cameras,” he added in the podcast. All quotes and updates are from the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, aired in June 2025.

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