‘OMG… Where Is Travis Kelce?’: Why He Reportedly Hasn’t Attended the Grammys with Taylor Swift Two Years in a Row

At the Grammy Awards this past weekend, one notable person was missing by Taylor Swift’s side—her boyfriend, football player Travis Kelce. According to sources, the athlete chose to remain focused on his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kelce Misses Swift’s Grammy Appearance

As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, set for February 10, 2025, in New Orleans, Travis Kelce’s focus remains firmly on the field.

The 35-year-old tight end missed the February 2 Grammy Awards, opting to stay committed to his team as they prepared for the big game.

Kelce and the Chiefs touched down at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 4 p.m. on February 2, just hours before his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, made her solo appearance on the Grammys red carpet in Los Angeles.

The team immediately began preparations at the Caesars Superdome, where they will face off against the Eagles.

Kelce had already hinted at his likely absence during a January 2024 appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. While expressing his desire to support Swift at the event, he admitted, “I think I’ve got practice on Sunday.”

At the time, he wasn’t entirely sure whether the team would be traveling on Saturday or Sunday.

However, the athlete, who also missed the previous year’s Grammys, knew for certain that at least one of those days would be dedicated to practice in anticipation of the Super Bowl.

Pat McAfee joked that tabloids would claim Kelce was a no-show at the Grammys because he was more focused on winning the Super Bowl.

Meanwhile, Swift had a big night ahead of her, with six nominations in top categories like Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.

However, not all fans were understanding of Kelce’s absence from the ceremony. Some took to social media to express their disappointment, questioning why he didn’t prioritize attending the prestigious event alongside his superstar girlfriend.

Fans React to Kelce’s Awards Ceremony Absence & What Swift Said to Him at the Championship Game

After seeing a picture of Swift alone on the Grammys red carpet, one X user questioned, “How can Travis Kelce let a diva like that go to the Grammys alone???”

Another person suggested, “if travis kelce actually cared about taylor swift he would’ve lost the playoffs to br at the grammys to support her [sic].”

A concerned netizen asked, “Omg… where is Travis Kelce?! Why can’t he support Taylor like she supports him at HIS games?! It’s not like the Super Bowl is for another week!”

Someone else joked, “So Travis Kelce puts Swifty second by not being at the Grammys to support her, he’s resting for the Super Bowl which is a week away. LMAO!”

As one social media user mentioned, the “So High School” singer was present on January 26 when Kelce’s team played and won against the Buffalo Bills, 32-29.

Swift and Kelce shared several public displays of affection at Missouri’s Arrowhead Stadium. While celebrating the team’s playoff win, a lip reader revealed what the “Fearless” singer reportedly said to the athlete after his team secured a spot in this year’s Super Bowl.

What Swift Said to Kelce After the Championships & Honoring Him at the Grammys

Jeremy Freeman believed that Swift was praising her boyfriend’s performance. Freeman claimed she told him, “That was stunning,” but struggled to interpret her next words, suspecting she said, “You stopped the catch-up,” possibly referencing his performance in the game.

The lip reader also believed she offered more praise, saying, “You were sublime. Out of this world. That was great.” Despite Kelce’s absence from the Grammys, it’s believed that Swift honored him in a special way. One notable detail about her outfit was a red-jeweled “T” hanging over her thigh.

In her song “Guilty as Sin” from the Grammy-nominated “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift sings, “What if he’s written ‘mine’ on his upper thigh,” seemingly referencing the jewelry on her leg.

The Chiefs-red Vivienne Westwood dress she wore also evoked memories of her fourth studio album “Red,” which she re-released in 2021. Swift did something similar to honor her ex, Joe Alwyn, when they were dating.

In her “Reputation” track “Call It What You Want,” she sings, “I want to wear his initial / On a chain ’round my neck, chain ’round my neck / Not because he owns me / But ’cause he really knows me.”

It’s believed she is reclaiming the lyric to pay tribute to her current relationship. During Kelce’s appearance on McAfee’s ESPN podcast, the host recalled how Swift energized the crowd at one of the Chiefs’ games—without directly mentioning his famous girlfriend.

The host described how “electrifying” and “awesome” the moment was. Kelce admitted that at the time he’d thought European crowds were wild, but was impressed by how people at Indianapolis’s Lucas Oil Stadium went “nuts.”

The “Shake It Off” singer and the football player first sparked dating rumors in September 2023 after she attended several of his games. Kelce later confirmed that he had invited Taylor Swift to one of his games, teasing that he “threw the ball in her court” after seeing her perform at Arrowhead Stadium during her Eras Tour in July 2023.

Days after the concert, the footballer tried—but failed—to meet her or give her his number and a personalized bracelet. However, months later, Kelce’s brother, Jason, joked that the dating rumors were “100 percent true.”

The couple confirmed their romance in October 2023 when they were spotted holding hands at a “Saturday Night Live” afterparty. Since then, they have continued to grow strong despite facing some criticism from netizens.