Taylor Swift fans are begging the singer to dump Travis Kelce following his behavior towards Andy Reid at the Super Bowl.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end was spotted screaming at the coach on the sidelines after a rough start to the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
This isn’t the first time that Kelce has been called out for his behavior during games. He was slammed for spiking his helmet on the sidelines in December during the Chiefs’ clash with the Las Vegas raiders, with former Chiefs’ wide receiver Dante Hall calling the 34-year-old “spoiled.”
The football star is believed to have been upset over not being included in a crucial red-zone play in the second quarter.
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Instead, tight end Noah Gray took to the field. Chief’s running back Isiah Pacheco fumbled the ball, with Gray unable to block 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.
After the failed play, Kelce was caught on camera grabbing Reid by the arm, before screaming and shoving the 65-year-old.
Chiefs’ running back Jerick McKinnon headed over to pull Kelce away as he continued yelling at Reid.
Swift traveled all the way from Japan, where she recently recommenced her record-breaking Eras Tour, to cheer on Kelce. The pop star has been watching the game from the V.I.P. area, alongside rapper Ice Spice and actress pal Blake Lively.
Swifties were unimpressed with Kelce’s behavior, with one fan asking: “Do we need to be scared for Taylor’s safety?”
“Red Flag…” agreed Kris on X, formerly Twitter. “Absolute reason to run from him.”
“Any man that acts like that, likes to yell at anyone and everyone. Even Taylor Swift,” commented Sabrina Reed Fountas.
“I speak for most of the fanbase when I say Taylor needs to leave this man, he’s assaulting a man for no reason!!!!” said TM.
“Jack we need to protect our Queen from this maniac,” wrote JJP2. “Swifties beware.”
Non-Swifties were also unamused by Kelce’s attitude, with Emmanuel Cano commenting: “Toxic Masculinity at its finest.”
“Swifties get your man under control…” said Katie.
“Travis Kelce shoves his own coach, one of the greatest coaches ever – his rep ruined in one fell swoop,” wrote Andrew Sherman. “Look for Taylor Swift to dump him at game’s end.”
“To the Swifties out there, don’t follow her lead here. Do not date toxic men like Travis Kelce,” said @1985buccos.
Newsweek has reached out to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift for comment via email.
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