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 “School GameDay” protection. In a video that has since circulated broadly, a fan could 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 instructed DailyMail, ‘Taylor and Travis had been each actually shocked by this, contemplating Jason is among the nicest guys on the earth. It actually grew to become clear how a lot he loves and respects Taylor. Travis means the world to him.”

“The usage of the phrase f-ggot just isn’t 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 in opposition to 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 person stated. “That man is a loser.”

“Kudos to Jason Kelce,” one other wrote in a social media put up. “He isn’t any individual 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 admire 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, turning into one another’s greatest supporters and occasional rivals from a younger age.

The Kelce brothers additionally co-host a well-liked podcast, “New Heights,” the place they share private tales, focus on sports activities information, and playfully poke enjoyable at one another. Via 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, displaying a connection that has been celebrated each on and off the sector.

Talking of their podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce just lately capitalized on its success, having signed a major deal with Amazon’s Wondery. Valued at over $100 million, this partnership is a big 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 an entire 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 supplied to The New York Post. “We’d undergo two to a few containers of our favourite cereals every week once we had been rising up, so with the ability to group up with Common Mills now’s a full circle second for us.”

Jason Kelce’s upcoming public look is scheduled for Monday evening in Kansas Metropolis, the place he’ll be a part of ESPN’s broadcast group protecting the Chiefs’ recreation in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.