Taylor Swift Reacts To Jason Kelce’s Phone-Smashing Incident

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have proven robust help for Jason Kelce after he was concerned in a tense confrontation at a school soccer recreation, the place he chucked a fan’s cellphone to the bottom following a homophobic comment directed at his brother.

The altercation unfolded Saturday at Penn State, the place Jason was current as a visitor analyst for ESPN’s “Faculty GameDay” protection. In a video that has since circulated broadly, a fan may be heard shouting, “Hey Kelce! How does it really feel your brother is a f-ggot for relationship Taylor Swift?” The homophobic remark clearly struck a nerve with Jason, who stopped in his tracks, turned to confront the person, and seized the fan’s cellphone, slamming it to the bottom.

Taylor Swift, who has been publicly relationship Travis Kelce since final fall, reacted privately to the incident with a way of delight and appreciation.

A supply near the couple informed DailyMail, ‘Taylor and Travis have been each actually shocked by this, contemplating Jason is without doubt one of the nicest guys on the planet. It actually turned clear how a lot he loves and respects Taylor. Travis means the world to him.”

“The usage of the phrase f-ggot is just not okay with him nor anybody,” the supply added. “This fan crossed the road. Jason won’t ever stand for anybody insulting his household, and he views Taylor as household now.”

Jason Kelce has not but commented on the incident.

After the video of the confrontation surfaced online, followers of each the Kelce brothers and Taylor Swift praised Jason for standing up towards the homophobic comment. Many applauded the retired NFL participant for his unwavering help and fast protection of his brother, with followers taking to social media to specific admiration for his loyalty and willingness to take a stand.

“Good for Jason,” one X consumer stated. “That man is a loser.”

“Kudos to Jason Kelce,” one other wrote in a social media publish. “He isn’t someone u wish to mess with, particularly once you bad-mouthing his brother.”

Plus, Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas Metropolis, wrote on X, “I shouldn’t say, however no matter. I recognize Jason Kelce standing up for his household.”

Born simply two years aside—Jason in 1987 and Travis in 1989—the Kelce brothers grew up in Ohio, changing into one another’s largest supporters and occasional rivals from a younger age.

The Kelce brothers additionally co-host a preferred podcast, “New Heights,” the place they share private tales, talk about sports activities information, and playfully poke enjoyable at one another. By means of the podcast, followers get an intimate view of their relationship, marked by a mixture of pleasant rivalry and unwavering help.

Their shut, typically humorous bond shines via, exhibiting a connection that has been celebrated each on and off the sphere.

Talking of their podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce not too long ago capitalized on its success, having signed a major deal with Amazon’s Wondery. Valued at over $100 million, this partnership is a major milestone in podcasting, set to develop the attain of the Kelce brothers’ distinctive sports activities commentary and private insights to a fair broader viewers.

“I’ve stated that I’d eat a complete field of Reese’s Puffs cereal in a single sitting, and whereas I stand by that, our creation would possibly simply be the brand new MVP of the cereal aisle,” Travis stated in a press release offered to The New York Post. “We’d undergo two to 3 containers of our favourite cereals per week once we have been rising up, so with the ability to crew up with Common Mills now’s a full circle second for us.”

Jason Kelce’s upcoming public look is scheduled for Monday night time in Kansas Metropolis, the place he’ll be a part of ESPN’s broadcast crew masking the Chiefs’ recreation towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.