Patrick Mahomes Had VIP Intel On Taylor Swift’s ‘New Heights’ Appearance

Patrick Mahomes had the inside scoop on Taylor Swift’s surprise "New Heights" podcast appearance, and it turns out, he found out straight from the source.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce broke the internet on August 12 when the pop superstar shocked fans by announcing her new album during a teaser for his "New Heights" podcast, sending social media into a frenzy within minutes.

During a press conference on Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback admitted he knew about Swift’s headline-making guest spot before it went public.

“I knew before y’all did,” Mahomes told reporters, explaining that he got the news right after the episode wrapped.

His wife, Brittany Mahomes, who has formed a close friendship with the pop superstar, was on a FaceTime call with Swift immediately after the taping.

“They called me after the podcast was done,” Patrick clarified, adding that while Brittany was the one chatting directly with Swift, he was “in the background” for the big reveal.

The NFL star, who’s also best friends with Travis Kelce, Swift’s boyfriend and "New Heights" co-host, couldn’t help but gush about the moment, praising the decision to announce her new album on the hit show.

“What better place to announce it than the 'New Heights' podcast, where I feel like she can be herself and showcase who she is,” Mahomes said.

The “New Heights” episode, which drops tonight, is already making waves thanks to a preview clip showing Swift cheekily trolling her critics.

In the snippet, the singer poked fun at the constant backlash she’s received from certain male sports fans since she began attending NFL games, joking that she knows exactly what they want to see on their screens. “More of me.”

Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games became a cultural talking point during her first season at Arrowhead Stadium, with NFL broadcasts frequently cutting to her reactions in the stands. While the attention tapered slightly in 2024, she admitted in a 2023 Time magazine interview that she had “no awareness” her appearances were irritating “a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”

She emphasized then, and continues to show now, that she’s simply there to support Travis, not to make a statement.

Adding to the excitement, another teaser for the "New Heights" episode showed the exact moment Swift revealed her new album title, grinning as she made the announcement to Jason Kelce.

The clip quickly spread across social media, racking up thousands of shares from fans who are now dissecting all of the Easter eggs from over the years, and are speculating what this next "Showgirl" era could be.

The "New Heights" episode’s upcoming release also coincides with a revealing new GQ profile of Kelce, where the NFL star gushed about the joy of being in Swift’s corner, and how the feeling is mutual.

Calling himself her “plus one,” Kelce shared that he’s just as thrilled to cheer her on at concerts as she is to support him on the football field.

He admitted that Swift, who has been a regular at Kansas City Chiefs games over the past two seasons, has now become “the most engulfed fan,” complete with an understanding of injury reports, special situations, and even third-and-short plays.

“She just naturally loves to hear about my job,” Kelce said, adding that their mutual admiration for each other’s careers has only strengthened their bond.

Kelce and Swift’s love story began in 2023, with their romance quickly capturing global attention.

That fall, the couple made things official, and Swift became a regular presence at the Kansas City Chiefs’ games, often spotted cheering from the VIP suite alongside friends and family.

Their relationship hit milestone moments on some of the world’s biggest stages, with Swift traveling to the Super Bowl two years in a row to support Kelce, who returned the favor and surprised Swifties during a segment of her "Eras Tour" last year.