Tony Romo struck a chord with fans when he jokingly referred to Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce’s wife during a December 2023 broadcast of a Kansas City Chiefs game. This tongue-in-cheek moment took the internet by storm, as Romo later revealed that the slip was actually a playful nudge to both fans and the star couple. He admitted,“I did that on purpose,”aiming to create a buzz that would leave everyone questioning their relationship status.
Fans quickly caught on, with Romo’s fellow broadcaster Jim Nantz questioning whether he had insider information about Swift and Kelce’s romantic future. The couple began dating in the summer of 2023, making their relationship public during one of Kelce’s games shortly thereafter. Romo’s comment turned casual banter into a rich field of speculation about the pair who have people talking for all the right reasons.
In light of all the playful back-and-forth, Swift has expressed her delight in relationship publicity, stating that the ability to cheer on Kelce publicly feels like a breath of fresh air for both. As the couple continues to make headlines, fans are left excitedly wondering what Romo’s future quips will bring to the mix. After all, who doesn’t love a little drama on game day?
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