At his “New Heights” live show in Ohio on Thursday night, Travis Kelce gave a subtle nod to Taylor Swift by sporting a few friendship bracelets, a beloved accessory among Swift fans. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end showed off the bracelets on camera while receiving his degree from the University of Cincinnati. Kelce was first seen wearing the bracelets in September when he and the “Cruel Summer” singer made their public debut as a couple at one of his football games.

 

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Travis Kelce wore Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelets to his “New Heights” live show Thursday.

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He revealed the baubles when he accepted his degree from the University of Cincinnati.

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The two-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce appears to have made the friendship bracelets a permanent accessory since his romance with Taylor Swift began. He’s been photographed wearing them while attending Swift’s concert in Sydney, Australia, and even during his brother Jason Kelce’s retirement press conference. This consistent gesture shows his support for Swift, 34, and their relationship.

The tight end has been wearing the friendship bracelets seemingly since the start of their romance.

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Taylor Swift has also embraced her relationship with Travis Kelce by sporting NFL merchandise. Fans of Swift remember Kelce’s initial attempt to capture her attention by sending her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it.

Kelce, 34, discussed the situation during a pre-Super Bowl 2024 press conference, admitting that he “never thought it would have landed.” He also shared that he didn’t expect any response from the “Cats” actress when he expressed his interest in her on his “New Heights” podcast.

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Kelce previously revealed that he tried to capture Swift’s attention by sending her a friendship bracelet with his phone number.

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“We’re here, and we’re all happy. I know that,” he gushed before this year’s Super Bowl.

“We’re here, and we’re all happy. I know that,” he gushed.

Travis Kelce also honored his girlfriend, who wasn’t in attendance, by dancing to Taylor Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off.” “That’s one of my favorites,” he told the crowd at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.

Although Swift wasn’t there, the Kelce brothers were supported by their parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, as well as Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce.