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Jason Kelce has officially broken his silence on Travis’s “love confession” to Taylor Swift at the AFC Championship — and what he said is anything but casual. At first, it seemed like playful brotherly banter… until Jason dropped a cryptic comment about “this not being the first time.”

The AFC Championship game on January 26, 2025, was more than just a triumph for the Kansas City Chiefs, who clinched a 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills to secure their spot in Super Bowl LIX. It was a moment that captured hearts worldwide when Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ star tight end, shared a now-iconic on-field embrace with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The couple’s public declaration of love, with Travis telling Taylor, “I love you so much,” and Taylor responding with emotional pride, became a viral sensation. But it’s Jason Kelce, Travis’s older brother and former Philadelphia Eagles center, who has now added an unexpected twist to the narrative with his cryptic comments on their podcast, New Heights.
Jason, known for his larger-than-life personality and unfiltered charm, finally broke his silence on the moment during a recent episode of the podcast he co-hosts with Travis. The brothers, whose dynamic blends brotherly ribbing with heartfelt support, typically keep their discussions light and humorous. But when the topic of Travis’s love confession came up, Jason’s response was anything but casual. “Tay, I love you, huh? Man, that was one for the ages,” Jason teased, his voice dripping with playful sarcasm. Yet, it was his next comment that raised eyebrows: “This ain’t the first time Travis has gone all-in like that.” The cryptic remark left fans buzzing with questions. What did Jason mean? Has Travis made similar declarations before, and if so, to whom?
The Kelce brothers’ bond, forged in their competitive childhood in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has always been a cornerstone of their public personas. Jason, now retired from the NFL, has been a vocal supporter of Travis’s career and personal life, often stealing the spotlight with his antics, like going shirtless in the stands during the Chiefs-Bills game in 2024. His presence at the AFC Championship, alongside Swift and their parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, added to the family-centric celebration. But Jason’s comment about Travis’s history of bold romantic gestures hints at a deeper story, one that neither brother has fully unpacked on air.
Speculation has run rampant since Jason’s remark. Some fans believe he was alluding to Travis’s earlier relationships, perhaps referencing the tight end’s reality TV stint on Catching Kelce in 2016, where he openly pursued love on national television. Others wonder if Jason was hinting at private moments between Travis and Swift that predate their public romance, which began in September 2023 after Travis famously tried to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his number during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City. Swift herself later confirmed they spent time getting to know each other privately before her first Chiefs game appearance, lending credence to the idea that Travis’s “love confession” wasn’t a one-off.
For Swift, the moment was a public affirmation of her support for Travis, who she’s cheered on at over a dozen Chiefs games. The couple’s chemistry, evident in their on-field embrace, has captivated fans and media alike. Yet, Jason’s comment suggests a pattern in Travis’s romantic playbook—one that might reflect the same passion he brings to the field. As the Chiefs gear up for another Super Bowl run, the spotlight remains on Travis and Swift, with Jason’s cryptic quip adding fuel to the fascination. Was it just brotherly teasing, or does it hint at untold chapters in Travis’s love story? For now, the Kelce brothers are keeping the world guessing, proving once again that their story—on and off the field—is anything but ordinary.