'Biased jerk': Tony Romo slammed as he reveals why he addressed Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's 'wife'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tony Romo, a sports commentator and analyst, faced backlash recently when he clarified that his reference to Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's 'wife' was meant as a joke.

As the romance between Swift and Kelce continues to flourish, rumors of an impending engagement have escalated. Romo unintentionally added fuel to the speculation when, during his commentary on Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's games, he referred to Swift as Kelce's 'wife.'

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Adding to the buzz, the 'Lover' singer and Kelce have captured the hearts of Swifties, earning the coveted title of 'America's IT couple.' This accolade comes after a memorable moment between the two following the Chiefs' win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, securing their spot in the Super Bowl.

In a moment captured by microphones, Kelce openly professed his love to Swift, marking the first time he has made such a declaration in public since the power couple started dating several months ago.

Tony Romo explains why he addressed Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's 'wife'

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As reported by the New York Post, CBS sports analyst Romo provided insight into his consistent reference to Swift as the star tight end's wife during Chiefs games this season.

Romo clarified during a CBS Sports media session that the 'Taylor Swift 'wife'' remark was intended as "a joke." According to the New York Post, he explained, “Someone did that to me back in the day. … People come up to me all the time, ‘What do you know?’ People love it and go crazy for it."

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Expanding on his perspective, Romo stated, "It’s Taylor. She’s just as big a personality as anybody in the world right now. I think it’s a great thing that she’s at football games. I think it just adds value, and I think our team does it the right way. … It just comes out organically.”

Swift's consistent presence at Chiefs games, showing support for her boyfriend Kelce, has become a regular sight. Romo has playfully referred to Swift as Kelce's wife on two occasions, leading fans to speculate that he might have done that on purpose.

The sports analyst made headlines recently when a video captured him chatting with Swift on the field after the Chiefs' significant playoff victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Internet users assert Tony Romo is 'talkative'

A user called out Romo and wrote, "Talkative 🤣🤣".

Another user took to Facebook and gave their own explanation on why they Romo called Swift, Kelce's wife and wrote, "The reason is that he's an atrocious analyst."

A user commented, "Romo is a biased jerk."

Another user commented, "He wants to go to the wedding."

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