Taylor Swift Cites Fiancé Travis Kelce in Declining Super Bowl Halftime

Taylor Swift addressed rumors about why she has not performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, clarifying on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that she has never received a formal offer to perform. She explained that her primary reason for skipping the performance is her focus on her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, especially during the NFL season, as she is deeply invested in his safety and performance on the field. Swift emphasized that the absence of ownership rights over performance footage was not a factor, and that Roc Nation, which produces the halftime show, has only made informal inquiries about her interest. Meanwhile, Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, showed public support for Swift by wearing a hat featuring a sketch of the singer at a Chiefs game, symbolically including her in the family despite Swift's absence due to her demanding promotional schedule for her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift's busy tour and media commitments have kept her from attending many of Kelce's games, particularly away games, highlighting the challenges of balancing their high-profile careers. Fans continue to express admiration for the couple's relationship and support Swift's decision to prioritize her fiancé during the football season.