Jason Kelce calls Taylor Swift 'unbelievable role model' as he defends criticism on her presence at NFL
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jason Kelce expressed his admiration for Taylor Swift and her growing presence at the NFL games.
In a recent interview with WCPO 9 on Friday, February 2, Kelce praised the pop star and spoke out about the attention that has followed her from the NFL after she began dating his younger brother Travis Kelce.
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Jason Kelce says the audience wants to see 'immensely talented Taylor Swift at the NFL
During the chat shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Philadelphia Eagles center said, "The attention's there because the audience wants to see it, I mean, if people didn't want to see it they wouldn't be showing it, I know that."
"She's a world star, she's the quintessential, you know, artist right now in the world,” he said, as he described Swift as "immensely talented," as well as an "unbelievable role model for young women across the globe."
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"I think that the NFL would probably be foolish not to, you know, show her and ... be a role model for all the young girls out there," he added.
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Jason Kelce calls Taylor Swift 'newest member' of Kansas City Chiefs fan club
Kelce previously called the Grammy winner the "newest member" of the Kansas City Chiefs fan club.
"Shout out to the newest members of the Chiefs Kingdom," he said during this week’s episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast.
"Taylor Swift, who has officially reached the Super Bowl in her rookie year," Kelce joked in the Wednesday episode in a light-hearted exchange between the brothers.
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"Shout out to Tay!” responded Travis, adding, "Thanks for joining the team!”
On Sunday, January 28, following the Chief's winning game in the AFC championship, the Kelce family and the 'Blank Space' singer were spotted celebrating their win.
According to People, Kelce was pictured kissing Swift on the field after the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills, which led them to secure a spot in the Super Bowl set to take place on February 11.
Jason was seen choking up as he congratulated Travis for the Chiefs’ 17-10 win over the Ravens, which prepares him for the return to the Super Bowl for a second consecutive year.
"I know it wasn't easy. I know it was a hard year. Finish it. Finish this m**********r!" Jason told his younger brother, acknowledging the challenges of the past year.
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