The singer was reportedly “shocked” and “blown away” by the NFL star’s thoughtful gesture to celebrate her record-breaking Eras Tour.
After her global tour, Taylor Swift is planning to step back from the public eye to nurture her romance with Travis Kelce and strengthen their bond.
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Taylor Swift Was ‘Blown Away’ By Travis Kelce’s Sweet Gesture After Her Eras Tour
Swift was surprised at what her boyfriend, Kelce, pulled off in her honor. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end held a surprise Eras Tour wrap party to celebrate the end of her chart-topping global tour.
Apparently, she thought they were only going for an intimate dinner but was shocked when she was greeted by guests waiting to celebrate her.
A source told Page Six that she was “blown away” that Kelce “went out of his way” to do that for her and she really loved it.
“Taylor couldn’t have been more shocked when she saw everyone standing there,” the insider shared. “That was the last thing she was expecting and she couldn’t believe Travis went out of his way to throw a surprise party for her.”
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“She thought it was so thoughtful and such a sweet gesture. It really meant so much to her,” the insider added.
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Travis Kelce Left Nothing To Chance While Planning His Girlfriend’s Party
To put together the event, Kelce made sure to leave no stone unturned as it was “something he knew he wanted to do” for Swift and had it planned out “for a while.”
The source who spoke to the news outlet noted that Kelce “wanted to throw Taylor a surprise party because he felt like she deserved a huge celebration after all the hard work she’s put in.” Kelce is “so proud of her” and “thankful he was able to pull it off without a hitch,” the insider shared.
According to the Daily Mail, the Super Bowl champion had some external help to put everything together as it emerged he tapped party planner Amanda Carlo for the job.
Pictures from the event have since flooded social media, with Kelce’s friend sharing photos of himself with the football star and a mystery blonde.
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“Mrs. Make it happen, Amanda Carlo,” Harry Clark, Kelce’s close friend, wrote with a sunglasses emoji, tagging Carlo herself on Instagram. “Thank you for putting together an amazing event.”
The party was attended by some of Swift’s close friends and associates, including Ashley Avignone and Brittany Mahomes, the latter of whom dressed up like “Tayvis” (Taylor & Travis) with her husband, Patrick Mahomes.
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Taylor Swift Reportedly Plans To Take A Break
Now that she has concluded her tour, Swift is looking to catch some much-needed rest and focus on her romance with Kelce.
The “Bad Blood” singer has been on the road for nearly 2 years, having kicked off her tour in March 2023. She concluded the tour’s last show on December 8 in Vancouver, British Columbia, after which she’s seemingly relaxing.
“Taylor’s exhausted,” a source told US Weekly. “She’s excited for some relaxation and downtime.”
Swift is reportedly planning to stay in Kansas City with Kelce. She wants to bolster their romance after spending scarce time together due to her busy touring schedule.
“Taylor plans to stay in and hibernate [with Travis] for a while,” the insider shared.
“They want to do ‘normal things’ as a couple,” another source added. “Taylor and Travis are eager to spend quality time together because [that’s when] the little nuances about someone’s personality and habits come into play. They will learn so much about each other.”
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Travis Called His Girlfriend’s Tour The ‘Best Tour In The World’
The football player praised Swift’s Eras Tour in an episode of Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.
“Shoutout to Tay, and the unbelievable Eras Tour has finally come to an end,” Kelce said, per the Daily Mail.
His brother and podcast co-host, Jason, then asked, “So, how long was it?” Kelce responded, “I think it was almost two years. March of the year that we played in the Super Bowl 149 shows. It’s insane.”
He added: “Over 10 million people in the stands over the course of it, it’s pretty crazy.”
Kelce also acknowledged the massive effort behind the scenes: “Shoutout to everybody who was part of that show. Obviously, it’s her music, it’s her tour, but that was a full production, man, that thing.”
“It was the best tour in the world because of a lot of people. But mostly because of Taylor!” the football player noted.
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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Aren’t In A ‘Rush’ To Get ‘Engaged’
Although the 35-year-old singer wants to catch some rest, sources say the singer is already thinking about her next album and potential tour amid reports that she and Kelce could move forward in their relationship very soon.
“A lot of it hinges on what happens over the next year with Travis,” the second source told US Weekly. “She’s told her team to give her one year to see how things go in her personal life.”
The couple is also open to solidifying their romance, with the insider saying they “love to be engaged” but “aren’t rushing it.”
“Taylor does feel like Travis is The One, but jumping in is not her style,” the insider shared. “That’s just not how she does [things]. Marriage is a big deal, and she wants [it to be] forever.”