Taylor Swift Gives “Boyfriend” Travis Kelce a Loving Nod in Her Acceptance Speech Post Her Historic VMA Sweep

Published 09/12/2024, 12:45 AM EDT

Although Travis Kelce could not make it to the MTV VMA 2024, his presence was deeply felt thanks to his loving girlfriend, Taylor Swift. After making history by surpassing Beyoncé as the most-awarded artist in VMA history, Taylor took the stage to deliver a heartfelt acceptance speech. In a moment that melted hearts, she showered Travis Kelce with love and gratitude, ensuring he was not forgotten despite his physical absence. 

As audiences pouted at the missed opportunity for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to have made a red carpet debut, Swift cheered them on by sharing an anecdote of her own biggest cheer leader.

Taylor Swift refers to Travis Klece as her boyfriend at the VMA stage

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Taylor Swift gushed about Travis Kelce during her MTV VMA 2024 acceptance speech. She fondly recalled how she could always hear one person trying his level best to lift her spirits and that was Kelce. "There's always one person I'd hear cheer across the room and That one person was my boyfriend, Travis!" she said. "Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic," Swift continued speaking of the bliss that this relationship has fetched Swift.

While the longing for her beau was evident from her speech, the songstress did not stutter to complete her confession. Taylor Swift further praised Travis Kelce, thanking him for being her rock. His presence in her life brings her joy, for which she is eternally grateful. While Swifties went bonkers on Taylor Swift's heartfelt confession, the world saw their love shining brightly on the VMA stage, a tender moment amidst the glamour.

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Nonetheless, this the public display of love was not one-sided. 

Travis Kelce as Taylor Swift's biggest cheerleader

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Not only did Taylor Swift go head over heels to express her love, but the Chief's tight end, Travis Kelce, also publicly supported her girlfriend in a cheeky wish with brother Jason Kelce. The NFL legends and closest confidants of the songstress showed their support for Taylor Swift on their podcast, New Heights. In a cheeky remark, they cheered her on, saying, "Let's go Tay, come on Tay!”. In a hilarious gesture, they further said, “Wishing everybody the best... Unless you're up against Tay, then I hope you lose."

The playful banter was nothing but the Kelce brothers' sheer enthusiasm for Taylor Swift’s success. By publicly backing her time and again, Travis Kelce has proved he is the devoted partner Swift deserves. Moreover, this is not the first time they both have shown solidarity with each other, be it attending concerts front row or pulling through NFL matches just to cheer up on each other, the two have never shied away from their public declaration of love.

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How did you like Taylor Swift's sweet confession of love? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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