For months, fans speculated about the connection between NFL star Travis Kelce and global pop sensation Taylor Swift.
The world finally got confirmation when Swift made a high-profile appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023.
However, according to Kelce’s next-door neighbor, Wes Bergmann, their romance had already been going strong for six months before that big reveal.
Bergmann, a reality TV personality, shared his insider knowledge during an appearance on the RHAP podcast with Michele Fitzgerald and Kellie Nalbandian in February.
He confidently stated that he knew about Kelce and Swift’s relationship well before it became public knowledge, even trying to tell others—only to be dismissed.
From Skepticism to Confirmation
During the podcast, Bergmann described Kelce as a unique mix of toughness and charm, predicting that Swift would write multiple songs about him.
Fitzgerald initially doubted his claims, believing Swift typically dated artists rather than athletes.
However, Bergmann insisted he had proof long before Swift started showing up at Kelce’s games.
Fitzgerald commented on Swift’s usual preference for “brooding artists” who often have a reputation for being womanizers.
Kelce, on the other hand, was a chivalrous football player at the top of his game.
Bergmann agreed, adding that Kelce is far from the “scrawny” type—he’s quite literally the boy next door, at least in his case.
A Possible Timeline Overlap with Matty Healy
If Bergmann’s claims are true, Swift’s relationship with Kelce may have overlapped with her brief fling with Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975.
Reports of Swift and Healy’s romance surfaced in May 2023, but the two had already split by June.
Just a few months later, Swift was sitting beside Kelce’s mom at a Chiefs game, suggesting a deeper connection with the NFL star.
Interestingly, in the summer of 2023, Kelce himself expressed interest in Swift.
On his “New Heights” podcast, he admitted he had attended one of her concerts in Kansas City with hopes of meeting her and giving her his number.
However, that meeting never happened.
Despite that missed opportunity, their relationship blossomed in secret.
Taylor Swift Finally Sets the Record Straight
While Swift rarely gives interviews these days, she opened up about the early days of their relationship in a December 2023 TIME magazine feature.
She confirmed that things started after Kelce mentioned her on his podcast.
“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” Swift said.
“We started hanging out right after that.”
She also revealed that they had plenty of time to get to know each other privately before making their romance public.
By the time she attended her first Chiefs game, they were already a couple.
She laughed off the idea that their first date happened on national television, calling that assumption “psychotic.”
Kelce’s NFL Future and Security Measures
As Kelce continues to dominate headlines, he recently confirmed that he has no plans to retire from the NFL, despite the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in February.
Fans can expect him to discuss his future on the next episode of his “New Heights” podcast.
Meanwhile, Kelce has been dealing with security concerns off the field.
His $6 million Kansas City home was burglarized in October, with thieves stealing watches, cash, and memorabilia.
Since then, he has upgraded his security system with cameras, lighting, and two guard dogs.
Kelce isn’t the only NFL star facing security threats.
His teammate Patrick Mahomes’ home was targeted on the same day, sparking an investigation into an international crime ring that has been burglarizing athletes’ homes.
Other victims include Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Dallas Mavericks NBA star Luka Doncic.
In February, seven Chilean nationals were charged in connection with the crimes.
With Kelce’s personal life and professional career both under intense scrutiny, one thing is certain—his relationship with Swift, much like his football career, is anything but ordinary.