Chiefs GM caught off guard by Travis Kelce’s Taylor Swift stage debut at Eras Tour

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, pulled off a surprise that even the team’s front office didn’t see coming. The 34-year-old NFLstandout made a jaw-dropping appearance on stage with none other thanTaylor Swiftduring herEras Tour in London, and it left Chiefs GM Brett Veach scrambling for answers.

In June, while the rest of the world was buzzing about Swift’s latest tour stop at Wembley Stadium, Kelce was quietly plotting a show-stealing moment. Disguised in a top hat and tuxedo, Kelce joined Swift on stage during her performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” leaving fans both thrilled and confused. Many didn’t even recognize the NFL star under his dapper disguise.

Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in London Sunday 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YwVc7ltPWm

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 23, 2024

But here’s the kicker-no one in Kansas City, not even the Chiefs’ top brass, had any idea Kelce was planning to step into the spotlight. According to sources, Brett Veach was enjoying a family vacation when his phone lit up like a Christmas tree. Texts and calls flooded in, leaving Veach wondering if a major incident had occurred within the team.

Turns out, it was Kelce, center stage in front of 90,000 screaming fans, carrying Taylor Swift like a pro. Veach later admitted to The Athletic, “He’s a showman. He has a natural gift for performing in front of people, and we see that every Sunday. But this? This was something else.”

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Veach couldn’t help but marvel at Kelce’s ability to seamlessly blend into Swift’s world.”It’s funny because when you see those clips, you’d think he’s been part of that show for months. But it was just that one day. He’s got a gift, no doubt,” Veach added.

Kelce, always the entertainer, later spilled the beans on how the cameo came to be. On his New Heights Podcast with brother Jason, Kelce revealed, “She found the perfect part of the show for me to come in… it was just a fun, playful moment. I got up there, hammed it up, and just tried to get everyone pumped for the rest of the show. It was awesome.”

Reflecting on the moment, Kelce admitted, “That stage is huge, man. I was like, ‘Oh s***!’ But hey, I didn’t disappoint Taylor, and that’s all that matters.”

Travis and Jason Kelce on the New Heights podcast giving a recap of the London Eras N1 show – and how they were in awe of the acoustic set and 22 hat moment 🥹🤍 via @TayvisHaze pic.twitter.com/chdauI9kOD

— Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) June 26, 2024

Now, with his brief stint as a Swiftie behind him, Kelce is back in Kansas City, gearing up for the new NFL season. The Chiefs are set to kick off against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5, and you can bet Kelce will bring that same showmanship to the field.