Travis Kelce's 'awkwardness' on Taylor Swift date hints at proposal pressure, claims body language expert
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift turned heads in Manhattan over the weekend, stepping out for a stylish date night that ignited fresh waves of speculation about their romance.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, and the global pop sensation, also 35, looked every bit the power couple, but body language expert Judi James has revealed that not everything seemed as picture-perfect as it appeared, Daily Mail reported.
Travis Kelce’s anxious body language sparks proposal pressure
Travis Kelce’s vibrant outfit — a bold red denim jacket, unbuttoned to reveal a casual flair, paired with loose-fitting matching trousers — projected confidence.
Meanwhile, Swift’s leggy display in a black minidress, complemented by a long black coat adorned with sparkling silver embellishments, exuded sophistication. However, beneath the surface of this polished outing, Kelce appeared to show signs of unease.
According to James, Kelce’s body language during the evening revealed hints of “awkwardness or anxiety.”
She explained, “His hand clasp with Taylor shows his hand firmly on top and their fingers meshed, showing closeness, but his free hand seems to touch his stomach and move about in a way that suggests he feels under pressure.”
James added, “His teeth looked clenched and his head is bowed at times, which is an unusual attempt to hide from the press from a guy who normally loves the attention. Taylor looks confident and sociable here, but Travis seems to be in a contradictory state. So, the question is, why the apparent anxiety?”
The expert speculated that Kelce’s behavior could stem from the weight of a significant decision. “If he is on the brink of proposing, these symptoms would fit, but they could also occur from a man who’s avoiding commitment while under pressure to propose,” she noted.
Interestingly, James observed that Kelce seemed to have “upped his game” in terms of gentlemanly gestures.
“The past few days he seems to be hopping round Swift again, using touching and steering rituals to suggest he wants to treat her like a princess,” she said.
Travis Kelce reportedly feels ‘overwhelmed’ by proposal pressure
The mounting pressure on Kelce to propose isn’t just coming from public speculation.
Reports have surfaced that his family has been playfully nudging him toward popping the question, creating a mix of humor and pressure in his personal life.
Last week, an insider told Daily Mail that Kelce feels “overwhelmed” by the constant chatter.
“He does read some of these stories because it cannot be avoided. And he finds some of it hilarious because he knows how much the world wants this to happen. At times it can be overwhelming for him,” the source shared.
Kelce’s family — including his brother Jason Kelce, whose growing family is often a topic of comparison — is reportedly adding their own playful commentary to the mix.
“His family jokes with him about a wedding and pits him up against his brother whose wife is already popping out more babies,” the insider continued.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce laugh off engagement rumors amid talk over 'blurred' ring finger
Fans’ relentless speculation was reignited after Swift's recent 35th birthday bash. Eagle-eyed followers noticed her left ring finger appeared “blurred” in party photos, prompting theories that an engagement ring had been edited out.
While these rumors were purely speculative, they’ve added another layer of scrutiny to the couple’s every move.
Despite the constant engagement buzz, Kelce and Swift seem to be taking it in stride. “Taylor and Travis find it extremely humorous that they have been engaged every day since they got together,” a friend of the singer exclusively revealed.
“These engagement rumors started from day one and they do not know how they can even have a public engagement at this point.”
The couple, who began dating in summer 2023, have faced persistent rumors about their relationship milestones.
In October, they were forced to address the chatter after Monday Night Football commentator Troy Aikman accidentally referred to Swift as Kelce’s “missus” during a broadcast.
Insiders close to the couple emphasize that they’re both experienced in navigating public scrutiny.
“Travis and Taylor are well versed in pop culture, and when things are about them, they are well briefed about it if they don’t find out about it themselves,” a source said.
“And with the uncontrollable nature of engagement rumors, they both hear about it all the time. It is just a part of their lives that they don’t dwell on because it takes away from how special it will be when it actually happens.”
