The Philadelphia Eagles’ resounding 40-22 victory in Super Bowl LIX crushed the Kansas City Chiefs’ dreams of creating history. Travis Kelce had a very quiet night as the Chiefs battled throughout the game as they attempted to become the first team to win a three-peat championship. Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was there to support her boyfriend Kelce, was the target of unanticipated criticism, which added to the turmoil.
Swift, who was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, had publicly supported the Eagles in the past, even wearing a Philadelphia hoodie when in New York City. But when she started dating Kelce, her loyalty inevitably went to the Chiefs. She has been a regular sight at Chiefs games, cheering from the stands ever since their relationship was made public.
In spite of her steadfast backing, the New Orleans crowd wasn’t as hospitable. Loud jeers broke out from the pro-Eagles crowd when the stadium cameras switched to Swift. Fans speculated about her reaction as soon as the moment became viral on social media. Swift reportedly looked to her surroundings and said, “Aww what, what’s going on?” with real surprise, according to multiple media accounts.
Debate was immediately triggered by the incident. While some, like former President Donald Trump, took a different tack, others blamed the jeers on her shift in team devotion. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift,” claiming that his fans were the driving force behind the outcry. She was jeered as she left the stadium. MAGA is quite harsh!
This viewpoint wasn’t shared by everyone. Serena Williams, a tennis legend, quickly defended Swift on X, writing, “I love you @taylorswift13 don’t listen to those booo!!”
Before the game, rumors circulated that if the Chiefs won a historic game, Kelce would pop the question to Swift. But when Kansas City’s night came to a disappointing conclusion, Kelce was spotted leaving the arena by alone, without Swift in sight.