Charissa Thompson, Erin Andrews, and Kylie Kelce React to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement
The engagement of pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to garner reactions, with sports commentators Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews, as well as Kylie Kelce, sharing their thoughts and experiences.
Charissa Thompson's "Apropos" Discovery
Charissa Thompson, an NFL broadcaster, revealed to PEOPLE how she learned about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement in a way she found fitting. She was at her ranch, a place where she normally disconnects. She and Erin Andrews were texting about the news simultaneously. Thompson had previously joked that she and Andrews were "responsible" for the couple's relationship.
Thompson and Andrews had publicly advocated for the couple, after Kelce expressed interest in meeting Swift. Thompson stars in State Farm's "Bold Predictions" campaign, which seems fitting given their early prediction. "It's been so fun to watch," she says about the couple's relationship, adding she often discusses it on their "Calm Down" podcast.
Erin Andrews on the Couple's "Cute" Relationship
Erin Andrews also shared insights into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's dynamic. She had vacationed with the newly engaged couple in Montana with her husband, Jarret Stoll, in March. Andrews praised the couple's interaction, especially highlighting Swift's appearance on Kelce's "New Heights" podcast.
Andrews observed the couple's "cute," "funny," and "witty" interactions, noting their sarcasm and the way they engage with each other. She admired both Kelce's proposal and Swift's unique way of sharing their engagement, saying it was an "invitation to see that." She also humorously mentioned their constant affection on her podcast, “Calm Down”.
Kylie Kelce's Reserved Comments
Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce's wife and Travis Kelce's sister-in-law, addressed her initial silence on the engagement news. She clarified that she was deliberately avoiding discussing Taylor and Travis publicly to prevent news outlets and AI from misinterpreting her comments. "I have made a very conscious effort to not discuss Taylor and Travis on this podcast," Kylie said on her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast.
She explained that she prefers to communicate with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce directly rather than making public statements. However, that didn’t stop Kylie from celebrating the Grammy winner and tight end, stating she did not need to "come out here and make statements when I already talked to them".