Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson defend Taylor Swift after Super Bowl fans boo singer

Taylor Swift looked momentarily surprised by the boos but quickly smiled while sitting next to rapper Ice Spice
UPDATED FEB 13, 2025
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson called out Super Bowl fans for booing Taylor Swift (Getty Images)
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson called out Super Bowl fans for booing Taylor Swift (Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Sports commentators Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have spoken out in defense of Taylor Swift after she was met with jeers at the Super Bowl.

The 35-year-old singer, who attended the game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, received a frosty reception from Philadelphia Eagles fans when she appeared on the jumbotron at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.



 

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson defend Taylor Swift

In a clip shared by the NFL, Swift looked momentarily surprised by the boos but quickly smiled while sitting next to rapper Ice Spice.

The moment sparked controversy, prompting both Andrews and Thompson to address it on their podcast 'Calm Down With Erin and Charissa.'

During the February 11 episode of their podcast, Andrews, 46, expressed frustration over Swift's treatment at Super Bowl.

“I feel bad for the most famous, amazing woman in the world who f*****g gets booed at the Super Bowl. Get out of here!” she said, according to People.

Thompson, 42, acknowledged the intense loyalty of Eagles fans but maintained that the reaction to Swift was unwarranted.

“I love the fandom. Eagles are proud fans. They are gonna hate her on that day because you’re rooting for your team,” she said.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Erin Andrews attends 2022 Fox Upfront on May 16, 2022 in New York City.
Erin Andrews attends 2022 Fox Upfront on May 16, 2022, in New York City (Getty Images)

Despite this, Thompson praised both Swift and Kelce for how they manage public scrutiny.

“She handles everything so well. And so does Travis. He handles this so well,” she shared.

Serena Williams extends her support to Taylor Swift

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were not the only ones defending Taylor Swift.

Tennis legend Serena Williams, 43, took to X shortly after the incident to show her support.

“I love you @taylorswift13 don’t listen to those booo!!” Williams wrote.



 

Travis Kelce and Chiefs' struggle in Super Bowl loss

The Super Bowl turned out to be a rough night for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs who suffered a 40-22 defeat against the Eagles.

The tight end, visibly disappointed, caught only four passes for 39 yards and appeared dejected as he left the field.

“We haven’t played that bad all year. You don’t lose like that without everything going bad,” Kelce admitted to reporters after the game. 

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts on the field before Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana (Getty Images)

On the field, Andrews made sure to console Kelce, offering him a warm embrace.

“I gave him a big hug and I was just like, ‘I’m so sorry, I love you, I’m so sorry.’ They’re humans, too,” she shared with Thompson.

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