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Travis Kelce 'immediately' contacts Taylor Swift after ISIS plot forces singer to cancel Vienna shows

By Khushali Srivastava
Published on : 21:20 PST, Aug 8, 2024

Travis Kelce was reportedly very concerned about Taylor Swift (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

VIENNA, AUSTRIA: NFL star Travis Kelce was reportedly in a state of panic after learning that Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna, Austria, were canceled due to a thwarted terrorist plot.

An insider revealed that Kelce, who has been dating Swift for over a year, "immediately" called her upon hearing the news, expressing deep concern for her safety.

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Terror plot against Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's marriage rumor swirls (Gotham/GC Images) — Travis Kelce was terrified for Taylor Swift’s safety after an ISIS plot forced concert cancellations (Gotham/GC Images)

The planned attacks, which targeted Swift’s Eras Tour, were foiled by Austrian authorities, leading to the arrest of two teenage suspects. These individuals, aged 17 and 19, allegedly intended to drive a bomb-laden vehicle into the Ernst Happel Stadium and carry out a massacre using machetes and explosives.

The suspects had been hired to work security at the event and were reportedly aligned with ISIS ideologies.

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer stated, "The suspects actually had very specific and detailed plans to leave a bloodbath in their wake.”

Swift has not publicly commented on the incident or the cancellation of her shows. Despite the terror threat, her fans, known as Swifties, have shown their unwavering support by gathering in the streets of Vienna, singing her hits in solidarity.

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Kelce, who is currently focused on his training for the upcoming NFL season, is not expected to travel to Europe to be with Swift. Meanwhile, Swift's next tour stop is set for London’s Wembley Stadium, where she will perform alongside Paramore and Suki Waterhouse.

Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts canceled after authorities arrest terror suspects

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 07: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS. Taylor Swift performs at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management ) — Taylor Swift fans were left in shock after her eagerly awaited Vienna concerts were suddenly called off due to significant security threats (Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift fans were stunned when the pop superstar's highly anticipated Vienna concerts were abruptly canceled due to serious security concerns. Swift was scheduled to perform three sold-out shows on August 8, 9, and 10, but organizers called off the events after authorities arrested two individuals suspected of planning terrorist attacks on large gatherings.

Taylor Swift canceled a show for the second time in her entire career. pic.twitter.com/Pe8P4PV2Ai
— Taylor Swift Charts (@chartstswift) August 7, 2024

Barracuda Music, the concert's organizers, released a statement explaining the difficult decision: "We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone's safety. All tickets will be automatically refunded."

The cancellation came after Austrian authorities uncovered a plot by two suspects who allegedly intended to target Swift’s concerts with violent attacks.

As for the canceled Vienna dates, Swift’s team has announced that ticket refunds will be processed within the next 10 business days. The European leg of her tour is scheduled to conclude on December 8, with fans hoping for a smooth and safe remainder of the tour.