Taylor Swift was notably absent from Travis Kelce's latest Kansas City Chiefs game, marking the second straight week she has skipped cheering him on from the stands.
Insiders reveal that Kelce doesn’t expect Swift to attend every game, with reports suggesting that the pop star is increasingly frustrated by the "misogynistic" claims blaming her for his slow start to the season.
After attending the first two games at Arrowhead Stadium, Swift has opted to lay low, reportedly tired of the backlash accusing her of distracting Kelce with their high-profile relationship and offseason outings.
Critics have pointed to his underwhelming early performances as being linked to their romance, sparking a wave of negative commentary that insiders say Swift wants no part of.
Despite the chatter, Kelce’s Chiefs secured victories in both games Swift missed, and sources close to the couple insist that her absence has nothing to do with his on-field struggles, instead reflecting a desire to distance herself from the unfounded criticisms.
Sources told DailyMail.com that while the pop star is supportive of Kelce, she doesn’t need to be at every game to show it.
"It’s absolutely absurd and misogynistic to speculate that Taylor’s attendance impacts Travis’ performance," the insider said.
"He loves her support but doesn’t expect her at every single game, just as she wouldn’t expect him at every Eras tour date."
However, sources maintain that the couple, who began dating last summer, are confident in their ability to support each other from afar.
"They have their own lives and careers, and both are at the top of their game. TV exists after all," the source added.