One of the biggest stories in pop culture right now is the blossoming love story between pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, after the two spent another high-profile weekend together. The late night superstar had a lot to say about it. .
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, were in their bye week last weekend, so he went to argentina Went to one of Swift’s shows. During that show, Swift changed the lyrics of one of her songs to reference Kelsey — something he had a visible reaction to. Then she ran off stage and threw herself into his arms, hugging and kissing him before they disappeared off stage. Still hugging in the tunnel. All of these things were captured on video by fans and have lived rent-free in the minds of millions of people over the past few days.
Here’s what three late-night hosts had to say about Swelce’s weekend in Argentina.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
“It makes me excited because I love Taylor. I’m what you call a Swiffer. I even call myself a WetJet. Anyway, Trav-Trav was there to watch Tay-Tay on tour. It was special because on During the concert, Taylor changed the lyrics of one of her songs to pay tribute to Travis Kelce,” Colbert said before playing a clip from the song “Karma.”
“Actually, it’s kind of embarrassing. She got it wrong. Khama isn’t the Chiefs guy, Kelce is the Chiefs guy. Here’s a hint, Taylor: Their names are on the back of their shirts.”
“Of course, this isn’t the first time a pop icon has changed lyrics to honor an NFL boyfriend,” Colbert quipped, before cutting to a clip of Celine Deon singing, “Near. Far. Wherever you are. , Gronk.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
“Have you seen this video of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? …Travis Kelce flew to Argentina to go see Taylor Swift in concert, and did you know she asked him to buy tickets? He had to buy tickets on Ticketmaster like everyone else … After the show, she walked off the stage and he was right there and she ran up and jumped into his arms and he ran her backwards 57 yards for a touchdown.”
“These two! She’s on tour around the world and still makes it to his games on Sundays. He’s in the middle of soccer season and flies to Buenos Aires… They’re making it very difficult for every other long-distance couple right now relationship. (Gestures like he’s on the phone.) Oh, can’t you go to my mom’s house this Thanksgiving? Travis flies Singapore For Taylor! “
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
“Well, everyone’s talking about this: Travis Kelce went to a Taylor Swift concert in Argentina on Saturday night. During Taylor’s performance of ‘Karma,'” she said, changing the song’s lyrics , said, “Karma is that guy from the Chiefs, come on, come right back to my house.” “Meanwhile, the chief’s gamblers, Tommy Townsend, like, ‘Oh my god, is Taylor singing about me? ‘”
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers Broadcast on NBC; Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs on ABC; late night with stephen colbert airs on CBS.