Travis Kelce Reveals His Cute Nickname for Taylor Swift While Sharing New Details About His Eras Tour Surprise Appearance

Mar. 15, 2025

Travis Kelcehas revealed a new detail about his romance withTaylor Swift!While appearing on theRich Eisen Showon Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kelce, 34, reflected on his experience joining the pop star, 34, on stage during aLondon Eras Tour stop in Juneand shared another adorable nickname for her.Responding to whether there was any prep work before he went on stage for the singer’s performance of “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end admitted it “wasn’t a lot.““Taylor knew when the lights are on, I’m gonna have some fun,” said Kelce. “She put me in a position where I didn’t have to do much for it to be a success. She put me in a really comfortable part of the show, and I was just there not to screw anything up.“Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium in June 2024.Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/GettyThe NFL star added that his main goal was not to drop Swift while carrying her during his segment on stage.“That would have been the most embarrassing thing I could have ever done. Just getting her to the couch was the hardest part,” he said.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!When asked whether Swift had made sure he wanted to join her on stage, Kelce said, “Oh, for sure.“Travis Kelce during training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs on August 2, 2024.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty"There was definitely that extra like, ‘Wait, are you sure you want to do this?’ But she was so fun about it, and you know, I’m always down to have some fun on stage with Tay Tay,” he said, revealing one of Kelce’s various nicknames for Swift.Swift previously reflected on sharing the stage with Kelce, writing in a lengthyInstagram poston Monday, June 24, “I’m still cracking up/swooning over@killatrav’s Eras Tour debut 🥰 never going to forget these shows.“Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after the 2024 Super Bowl.Michael Owens/GettyDuring an episode ofNew Heights with Jason and Travis Kelcepodcast in January, the football playersweetly referred to the musician as “Tay.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.That same month,Kelce referred to Swift as “sweetie"in a viral clip of the two following the Chiefs' AFC Championship victory.

Travis Kelcehas revealed a new detail about his romance withTaylor Swift!

While appearing on theRich Eisen Showon Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kelce, 34, reflected on his experience joining the pop star, 34, on stage during aLondon Eras Tour stop in Juneand shared another adorable nickname for her.

Responding to whether there was any prep work before he went on stage for the singer’s performance of “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end admitted it “wasn’t a lot.”

“Taylor knew when the lights are on, I’m gonna have some fun,” said Kelce. “She put me in a position where I didn’t have to do much for it to be a success. She put me in a really comfortable part of the show, and I was just there not to screw anything up.”

Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium in June 2024.Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty

The NFL star added that his main goal was not to drop Swift while carrying her during his segment on stage.

“That would have been the most embarrassing thing I could have ever done. Just getting her to the couch was the hardest part,” he said.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

When asked whether Swift had made sure he wanted to join her on stage, Kelce said, “Oh, for sure.”

Travis Kelce during training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs on August 2, 2024.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty

“There was definitely that extra like, ‘Wait, are you sure you want to do this?’ But she was so fun about it, and you know, I’m always down to have some fun on stage with Tay Tay,” he said, revealing one of Kelce’s various nicknames for Swift.

Swift previously reflected on sharing the stage with Kelce, writing in a lengthyInstagram poston Monday, June 24, “I’m still cracking up/swooning over@killatrav’s Eras Tour debut 🥰 never going to forget these shows.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after the 2024 Super Bowl.Michael Owens/Getty

Michael Owens/Getty

During an episode ofNew Heights with Jason and Travis Kelcepodcast in January, the football playersweetly referred to the musician as “Tay.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

That same month,Kelce referred to Swift as “sweetie"in a viral clip of the two following the Chiefs' AFC Championship victory.

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