See Bill Belichick's Awkward Reaction To Taylor Swift's Appearance On 'Monday Night Football'
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on October 8, 2024 at 11:15 AM EDT
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated appearance on "Monday Night Football" took an unexpected turn when it prompted an awkward moment for Bill Belichick.
Belichick's reaction came in response to another impressive catch by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who was having a standout night in the absence of Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice, sidelined with a likely season-ending knee injury sustained during a Week 4 victory over the Chargers. Travis Kelce finished with a game-high nine catches for 70 yards.
The uncomfortable moment with Bill Belichick unfolded with less than a minute left before halftime as the Chiefs held a narrow lead of 13-7.
Bill Belichick Seemingly Gets Annoyed With ESPN For Showing Taylor Swift
Bill Belichick has had enough of seeing Taylor Swift on the broadcast during #Chiefs games 😂pic.twitter.com/1us1knQ6hP
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 8, 2024
Bill Belichick didn't hide his feelings when ESPN cameras caught Taylor Swift celebrating yet another catch by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during the Chiefs-Saints game on Monday.
The former Patriots coach, who has been busy with various media gigs since his January departure, made a guest appearance on ESPN's “ManningCast” with Eli and Peyton Manning.
“Big first half for Kelce,” Belichick said. “Too big. Too big.”
As the cameras panned to Taylor cheering in Kelce's family suite at Arrowhead Stadium, Belichick let out an awkward sigh, leaving the moment hanging in silence, while the former quarterbacks chuckled and grinned.
Belichick seemed to be jokingly displeased with Kelce’s standout performance after a slow start to the season, and his audible sigh—a frustrated “ugh” sound—might have been directed at the three-time Super Bowl champ.
Social Media Reacts To The Awkward Moment
Sports writer Dov Kleiman shared a video of the moment on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, along with the caption, "Bill Belichick has had enough of seeing Taylor Swift on the broadcast during #Chiefs games."
Belichick's reaction caused mixed feelings, with some agreeing with the former Patriots head coach while others don't see the problem with ESPN showing Travis Kelce's girlfriend.
"Bill speaking for everyone," one user replied to the video.
"Bill is just one of us," another said.
Bill Belichick Rocks Taylor Swift Shirt
But he rocks her shirts pic.twitter.com/xCPl6VXAFz
— Daniel Keyser (@G0PACKGO10) October 8, 2024
While it may seem like Belichick's sigh was directed at Taylor Swift, others think it's a stretch, as the former NFL coach was recently seen wearing a Taylor Swift shirt.
Interestingly, Belichick was also reportedly spotted at one of Swift’s concerts in Amsterdam over the Fourth of July weekend.
Last year, Belichick praised Kelce for "shooting his shot" with Swift, acknowledging their blossoming relationship. The Kelce-Swift romance captured the NFL's attention, extending all the way to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
Taylor Swift Cheers On Travis Kelce During 'MNF'
The "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" singer turned heads at the "Monday Night Football" game on October 7, showcasing a striking red and brown plaid mini dress with chunky leather boots that added a touch of edge. She completed her ensemble with a coordinating handbag from Vivienne Westwood.
Taylor Swift accessorized with fun spaceship earrings, her signature red lip, and sparkling glitter freckles from Fazit Beauty.
The pop icon also brought her dad, Scott Swift, along for the outing, making it a family affair.
Travis Kelce Has Not Been His Usual Self On The NFL Field
While Swift missed an underwhelming performance by Kelce in Week 3, she was also absent for his breakout game against the Chargers in Week 4. In that matchup against a divisional rival, Kelce shined, catching seven passes for 89 yards.
Despite the Chiefs’ undefeated record, Kelce hasn’t quite played up to his usual standards this season. Through four games, he is averaging the fewest yards per reception and per game of his career, and he has yet to score a touchdown.
While the team is feeling the impact of missing last season’s leading rusher, Isiah Pacheco, who suffered a broken fibula in Week 2, and are without their leading receiver, Rashee Rice, who is reportedly likely out for the remainder of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs are still off to a strong start, currently boasting a 5-0 record in the NFL.
They are set to head to California on October 20 to take on the San Francisco 49ers.