Travis Kelce pays tribute to Taylor Swift for concluding ‘unbelievable’ Eras Tour
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Travis Kelce, paid heartfelt tribute to Taylor Swift following the conclusion of her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Speaking on the December 11 episode of the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis celebrated the 'Karma' singer for the historic success of her nearly two-year-long tour.
Travis Kelce's tribute to Taylor Swift for successfully wrapping up Eras Tour
Lauding Taylor Swift’s dedication and her team's effort in creating what he deemed “the best tour in the world,” Travis Kelce said, “Shout out to Tay, and the unbelievable Eras Tour has finally come to an end.”
During the podcast, Jason inquired about the staggering scale of the tour.
“How long was the Eras Tour?” he asked, to which Travis replied, “Almost two years — it started in March of last year.”
Reflecting on the extensive journey, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs mentioned that Swift performed between 149 and 152 shows, describing the feat humorously as a “f*** ton.”
Highlighting the unprecedented scale of the tour, the 35-year-old NFL player added, “Over 10 million people attended the shows — that’s absolutely insane.”
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking legacy
The Eras Tour, which concluded on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada, shattered records, with gross ticket sales exceeding $2 billion, according to People.
Swift marked the milestone with a heartfelt video shared on X, where she expressed gratitude to her fans.
“I want to thank every single one of you for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date — my beloved Eras Tour,” said Swift.
🚨| “Thank you so much for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life MY BELOVED ERAS TOUR!”
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) December 9, 2024
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During her final 'Lover' speech of the tour, the singer reflected on the journey, calling it “the most exciting, powerful, electrifying, intense, most challenging thing I've ever done in my entire life.”
Taylor Swift heaped praise from celebrities and fans worldwide
Throughout the tour, Taylor Swift received support from a host of celebrity friends and loved ones, including Travis Kelce, who was spotted at several shows across the globe.
From Australia to Kansas City, Paris, and Singapore, Travis not only attended concerts but also joined Swift onstage during a London performance in June for a memorable costume-change skit.
Other notable attendees included Jason and his wife Kylie Kelce, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, the Haim sisters, and Emma Stone, who were often seen enjoying the shows and singing along in the stands.
Travis Kelce lauds Taylor Swift's Eras Tour crew
Travis Kelce praised not only Taylor Swift but also the team behind her record-breaking production.
“It’s her music, her tour, and everything, but that was a full production, man," he shared.
"That thing was the best tour in the world because of a lot of people, but mostly because of Taylor," Kelce added.