Travis Kelce Shades Taylor Swift's Ex Joe Alwyn With Bold Comment About 'Private' Relationships

During a recent podcast appearance, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce discussed his relationship with Taylor Swift.

The NFL star expressed pride in the pop star, calling her his "lady" and admiring her grounded nature despite her massive fame.

His latest remarks have caused many fans to compare Kelce and Swift's former partner, Joe Alwyn. The singer had a very private relationship with the actor.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's nearly one-year-long relationship has captivated global attention, recently highlighted by the football player joining the singer on stage in London during her Eras Tour.

In an appearance on the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast, Kelce opened up about dating one of the world's most famous singers, shedding light on their whirlwind romance.

Kelce expressed pride in his relationship with Taylor Swift and referred to her as his "lady," stating: "You want to keep things private, but at the same time, I'm not here to hide anything. That's my girl, that's my lady, and I'm proud of that."

He emphasized the difference between maintaining privacy and not shying away from their relationship.

"I'm not sitting here trying to juggle like, 'how can I keep this under wraps?'" Kelce said. "You just don't want to let everyone into your personal life and be able to comment on it, knowing that everything she does is getting a headline."

After Kelce made the remark about being proud of his romance with Swift and not wanting to "hide" their relationship, fans were quick to draw comparisons to the singer's previous six-year relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, which ended last year.

One person said, "I love a man [who] can show love for his woman both in private and in public."

Another fan noted, "Wait, is he shading Joe with that 'You wanna keep things private," directly name-dropping Alwyn.

A third person said, "Oh, Joe Alwyn, take notes."

Swift and Alwyn were notoriously private about their romance during their relationship, and they barely commented on each other in interviews.

However, with Kelce, Swift has been more open with her love life, even recently bringing the NFL star on stage during her London shows.

During the podcast chat, Kelce, regarded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, admitted the media scrutiny that came along with dating Swift took him by surprise.

However, despite her superstar status, he admires Swift's ability to remain grounded.

"She's very self-aware, but at the same time… she's very self-aware. She understands situations like that and I think that's why I really started to fall for her, how genuine she is just around friends and family," he shared, per Daily Mail.

Kelce added, "It can get crazy for someone with that much attention, but she keeps it so chill and so cool, and I admire that for sure."

On the most surprising aspect of dating Swift, Kelce said, "[Paparazzi] has been the craziest thing. Definitely the pulling up to the house, the just random, I don't know…"

He continued: "It's a different demographic than the NFL, so it's been cool to dabble in that and see her following and everything. It's been fun because a lot more kids are into the game, and the Chiefs fans have turned into a lot of her fans."

"And her fans have turned into Chiefs fans, so I've had fun with every aspect of it. But when you're at home, you want privacy, and you don't always get that," the 34-year-old added.

Kelce and Swift, who have been dating for nearly a year, first made their relationship public when Swift attended one of Kelce's NFL games at Arrowhead Stadium last September.

Since then, they have solidified their status as one of the most high-profile celebrity couples, enjoying numerous trips, family introductions, and mutual support in their careers.

Recently, Kelce was seen in London, attending Swift's sold-out Eras Tour concert at Wembley Stadium, where he even joined her on stage for her performance of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" as a dancer.

During the routine, the 34-year-old dressed in a top hat and tails carried Swift on stage and even applied make-up to her face with a brush, marking the first time he would join her on stage during the Eras tour.