When Brittany Mahomes Lost One of Her Closest Pals in Bills Vs. Chiefs Game—But Found Taylor Swift

Brittany Mahomes, the wife of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was likely experiencing Chiefs' games in a slightly different way than usual for a very particular reason. You see, while Brittany was usually accompanied by Paige Buechele, the partner of former Chiefs player Shane Buechele, their friendship faced a unique test with Shane's recent move to the Buffalo Bills, as the two rival teams clashed on the field. Amid all this, however, it seems like Taylor Swift inadvertently came to the rescue. 

Up until last season, Paige had been a regular presence next to Brittany, cheering on the Chiefs alongside other friends, per MARCA. But what was more interesting is that the bond between the two women extended beyond the football field, as they were spotted together in New York a few weeks ago with none other than pop sensation Swif and their extended social circle.

It seems like despite the physical distance brought about by Shane's career move, Paige and Brittany have managed to maintain their friendship. However, the two friends now find themselves on opposing sides of the stadium, with Paige having to relocate to support her partner and the Buffalo Bills. Brittany, known for her wide social circle, seems to have found solace and support in none other than Swift. 

In the ever-expanding scrutiny of Brittany's life, the addition of pop icon Swift has woven a vibrant new thread into her circle of friends. As Brittany supports her husband Mahomes in his matches, the Anti Hero musician has become a captivating presence in stadiums as well. In addition to Paige and Swift, the mothers of the Chiefs' star players, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have also gained significant recognition. Randi Mahomes, mother of Patrick, and Donna Kelce, mother of Travis, have become almost as famous as their Super Bowl-winning sons.

As the Bills took on the Chiefs last year, Brittany may found herself navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divided loyalties, torn between supporting her husband's team and maintaining the camaraderie with a friend now associated with the opposing side. Nonetheless, at the Arrowhead Stadium, Swift was seen supporting her boyfriend Kelce with much enthusiasm. The two WAGs were seen making a trendy 'celebratory handshake' while demonstrating how well they had bonded during their time together in the stands.

However, NFL fans were left divided over the two gal pals displaying their love for the game. According to The Daily Mail, "This is more cringe for me," one fan said, while a second fan exclaimed, "This is so cringe just to get people to watch NFL football!" Following the Chiefs' opening touchdown, which came from a Mahomes pass to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the new pals exchanged their first celebratory handshake. They went completely crazy, yelling and jumping with joy, which culminated in a hip bump.

Editor's note: This article was originally published on December 10, 2023. It has since been updated.