Before the Kansas City Chiefs were defeated 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, a curious moment unfolded at the Superdome. Fox’s TV cameras briefly showed Taylor Swift, the pop sensation famously dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, on the jumbotron. The crowd—mostly Eagles fans—responded with loud boos. While Swift laughed off the moment, it didn’t go unnoticed by several high-profile figures, including former President Donald Trump, who took to social media to mock her. However, Fox Sports analyst Erin Andrews had a very different reaction.
On the most recent episode of her Calm Down podcast with co-host Charissa Thompson, Andrews expressed her frustration with the fans who booed the 35-year-old singer. “I feel bad for the most famous, amazing woman in the world who [expletive] gets booed at the Super Bowl,” Andrews said, clearly irritated. “Get out of here… I mean, she probably holds the record in every stadium – the attendance record in the Superdome as an individual, as one individual standing up on the stage rocking the world.”
Andrews’ passionate defense of Swift quickly caught the attention of Kylie Kelce, who liked an Instagram post from Sports Illustrated featuring the quote. One fan commented, “Erin ate … Kylie liked … I love women empowering women,” while another wrote, “Aw, Kylie.”
Kylie, who began dating Travis Kelce’s younger brother Jason in August 2023, has since developed a strong bond with Taylor Swift. The two reportedly connected over shared New Jersey shore spots, something Kylie opened up about in a recent appearance on Call Her Daddy.
While Kylie and Erin aren’t the only ones puzzled by the boos, other prominent figures have also defended Swift. Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley expressed his confusion over the incident during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show. “I don’t get it. I don’t get why she was getting hate there. She’s just there supporting her significant other,” Barkley said. “And she’s made the game bigger.” He went on to emphasize that Swift’s presence only contributes to the growth of the game, especially with the NFL’s international efforts.
As the debate over Swift’s treatment continues to spark discussion, it’s clear that the support for the superstar is growing stronger—not just from her fans, but also from influential figures like Kylie Kelce, Erin Andrews, and Saquon Barkley.