NFL commentator's on-air slip-up referring to Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's 'wife' sparks online frenzy

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: In a surprising moment during the Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills game, NFL announcer Tony Romo unintentionally referred to Taylor Swift as the wife of Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce, causing a stir among Swifties.

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) witnessed a flurry of reactions from fans expressing their astonishment at the unexpected slip of the tongue.

Tony Romo addresses Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's 'wife'

During the CBS live broadcast of the Chiefs-Bills game on Sunday, December 10, as reported by the New York Post, Romo found himself a bit ahead of the game when it came to Kelce and Swift's relationship status.

The commentary blunder occurred in the second quarter when the camera focused on a video of Swift cheering from her box after Kelce made a catch.

A clip posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Pop Crave captured the moment, with Romo initially saying, "You can see Kelce’s wife Taylor Swift in the audience." He promptly corrected himself, saying, "I’m sorry, girlfriend."

Kelce and Swift were initially linked in September, and their relationship became public the following month when they were photographed holding hands in New York City.

Fans gush over Taylor Swift being called Travis Kelce's wife

Soon after Romo's on-air slip of the tongue came to light, numerous Swifties flocked to gush over the incident. 

One wrote, "They are manifesting it."

Someone else quipped, "Romo thought cowboys fans were tough… Swifties going to go off here," with a person commenting, "OMG - did the NFL announcer actually accidentally leak this? That is so wild that that this would leak at an NFL football game! 🤣 She truly is Ms. American Pie with her Prince."

"well hopefully soon," expressed a follower and one added, "no, travis kelce is taylor swift’s husband."