Taylor Swift’s brother Austin saves fan dressed as Travis Kelce from getting kicked out of Eras Tour show
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: In a heartwarming moment during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Indianapolis, her brother, Austin Swift, came to the rescue of a fan facing forceful removal by security.
The incident occurred when the fan, dressed in a Travis Kelce costume, tried to catch the Super Bowl champion's attention after he made a surprise appearance at the show.
Austin Swift apologizes after tour security mishandles fan at Taylor Swift's concert
A TikTok video captured the scene as security personnel confronted the fan, who was sporting a Kansas City Chiefs uniform complete with an “87” jersey, gloves, and a helmet.
According to Page Six reports, the event staff seemed to take issue with the helmet, stating it was “not allowed".
🚨| Austin Swift helped a fan and saved her from getting kicked out of the stadium because of her costume!
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) November 5, 2024
"Lets not put hands on people. I’m sorry about that, Its a really cool costume. You guys enjoy the concert, have a great night!"
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In the footage, a security guard can be seen grabbing the fan by the arms and attempting to push her away.
Austin, 32, quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation. “Hey, let’s not put hands on people,” he admonished the guard, showing his protective side.
He then reportedly turned to the fan, expressing empathy: “I’m sorry about that. It’s a really cool costume.”
After a brief chat, he encouraged her, saying, “You guys enjoy the concert. Have a great night.”
As a gesture of kindness, Austin also reportedly handed her some guitar picks, much to the fan's delight.
The TikTok user aptly captioned the video, “Austin Swift saving my sister from getting kicked out of Indy [night 2].”
Travis Kelce pulls off a surprise appearance at Indianapolis Eras Tour
The incident unfolded shortly after Travis Kelce, 35, made a late entrance to support his pop star girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
According to an exclusive source for Page Six, Taylor Swift, 34, and her family were unaware of his plans to attend due to his football schedule.
“[Taylor’s mom] Andrea and Austin didn’t think Travis was going to be able to make it,” the insider revealed.
🚨| Travis Kelce attends Night 2 of Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' in Indianapolis, Indiana tonight! #IndyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/zkBLovXS4Q
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) November 3, 2024
“They were shocked when he showed up. It was an amazing surprise, and they were thrilled he was able to be there for such an important occasion.”
The source elaborated on Kelce's commitment to attending, noting that he was eager to join the audience as the 'Blank Space' singer concluded the US leg of her Eras Tour.
“Travis had practice earlier that day and he wasn’t even sure if he was going to be able to make it,” they explained.
“It was a last-minute decision. Thankfully, he was able to get out of practice on time and show up.”
Returning the loving gesture, Taylor cheered on the Chiefs during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arrowhead Stadium on November 4.
She donned a vintage leather Chiefs varsity jacket, denim shorts, and black Christian Louboutin cowboy boots.
At one point, she was seen joyfully celebrating a touchdown alongside her mother, Andrea, and Travis’ mother, Donna Kelce, solidifying the bond between their families.
Travis Kelce bonds with Taylor Swift’s family during Indianapolis concert
In another heartwarming moment from the November 2 show, Travis Kelce was seen warmly greeting Taylor Swift’s brother and mother as she performed 'But Daddy I Love Him' on stage.
In a video posted on X, Travis, 35, can be seen shaking Austin's hand. He then hugged him, and also exchanged a few words with Taylor’s mother, grabbing a water bottle as they shared a sweet family moment.
This came after Andrea Swift quietly showed her support for Travis in September by wearing a pin at a Chiefs game that read, “In my 87 era,” a nod to Travis’ jersey number.
Taylor’s brother Austin attended the same game, joined by HAIM band members Este and Alana Haim.
🚨| Andrea Swift’s "in my chiefs era" shirt and "in my 87 era" pin. pic.twitter.com/HMywL8aGIp
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) November 5, 2024
Meanwhile, As per E! News, Travis’ family has been equally supportive of Taylor; his brother, Jason Kelce, attended Taylor's Miami show on the Eras Tour with his wife, Kylie, and daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte.