A new podcast episode featuring Kristin Cavallari and Travis Kelce has sparked mixed reactions online, after the TV personality made a series of flirty comments to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who is currently in a relationship with Taylor Swift.
The moment occurred on Cavallari’s show Let’s Be Honest, when she told Kelce she first learned who he was during his 2016 reality series Catching Kelce. “You were 100% my TV crush,” she said, adding, “I was in love with you.”
Kelce, smiling but measured, handled the comment politely and kept the conversation focused on relationships. He spoke about how it takes time to truly get to know someone before committing and said that “chemistry can grow” over time, answers that fans later described as “graceful” given the situation.
Fans react: “It felt uncomfortable to watch”
Clips from the interview quickly circulated on X and TikTok, where Swift and NFL fans shared their opinions. Many users called the exchange “uncomfortable” and “tone-deaf,” noting that Cavallari’s flirtatious remarks felt misplaced considering Kelce’s public relationship with Taylor Swift.
Others defended the host, arguing that her comments were lighthearted and clearly referencing a “TV crush” from years ago. Cavallari herself later clarified that she was joking and added she has “too much game” to actually make a move.
A viral crossover of sports and pop culture
The viral moment once again shows how closely intertwined Kelce’s personal life has become with pop culture since his relationship with Swift began. Fans now dissect nearly every interaction he has in public, whether on the field, on podcasts, or off-camera, turning even casual conversations into headline moments.
While neither Kelce nor Swift has commented on the podcast segment, social media made one thing clear: when you’re part of the year’s most-watched celebrity couple, even a small exchange can turn into a viral talking point.
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