In 2016, Travis Kelce found himself in the spotlight as the leading man in his own Bachelor-inspired reality show, “Chasing Kelce.” Fast forward seven years, and his romantic life has once again captured public attention, particularly due to swirling rumors of a relationship with none other than Taylor Swift. While NFL commentators join the speculation frenzy, let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore Kelce’s dating history.

Over the past decade since his draft into the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end hasn’t shied away from public relationships. Kelce made headlines when he openly expressed his admiration for Swift during an episode of his New Heights podcast in July, recounting his failed attempt to give her his number during her Eras Tour performance. However, their paths crossed again on September 24 when Swift attended a Chiefs game, sparking rumors of a budding romance.

Before the Swift saga, Kelce publicly dated Maya Benberry for eight months following her win on “Catching Kelce” in April 2016. Despite initial doubts expressed by Kelce during the show, they embarked on a relationship, which ended in December of the same year. Benberry later implied skepticism about Kelce’s rumored relationship with Swift, suggesting he was “just using” her.

Following his split with Benberry, Kelce entered an on-and-off relationship with sports journalist Kayla Nicole for five years, weathering rumors of infidelity in 2020, which Kelce vehemently denied. Despite reconciling later that year, the couple called it quits for good in May 2022, amidst speculation about Kelce’s alleged frugality, a claim both parties have refuted.

Kelce and Swift’s relationship took center stage in September, with sightings of them together fueling speculation among fans. Despite Swift’s focus on her career, she couldn’t resist attending Kelce’s NFL game when invited, according to insiders. Their public outing, including hand-holding at a victory celebration, further fueled rumors of a blossoming romance.

While Kelce has openly praised Swift’s support at his game, he’s expressed a desire to keep discussions about her to a minimum, acknowledging her preference for privacy. Moving forward, he intends to steer conversations back to his primary passion: sports.