Here's Why Travis Kelce Did The 'Saturday Night Live' Cameo With Girlfriend Taylor Swift

The season premiere of Saturday Night Live took an unexpected turn over the weekend, leaving fans of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift pleasantly surprised. SNL alumnus Pete Davidson hosted the show that had Kelce showing up hinting with intriguing elements about their blossoming romance per MARCA.

The buzz surrounding the couple intensified as they were spotted holding hands in New York City just hours before the show's taping. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Kelce, joined in the fun by participating in a skit where the SNL cast playfully mocked the Swiftie mania that seemingly took the nation by storm. Kelce, having previously graced the SNL stage as a host last season, conveyed the exhilarating feeling of returning to the iconic set. The surprise took center stage when the cast cleverly devised a skit, playfully teasing the media frenzy around Kelce's relationship with Swift, catching the NFL player off guard.

Despite the unforeseen nature of the comedic act, Kelce conveyed a genuine sense of honor and appreciation for the invitation to participate in this amusing moment. The skit itself saw SNL cast members portraying NFL commentators unable to resist incorporating references to Taylor Swift into their banter. The Anti Hero musician, on the other hand, graced the stage to present the musical number for the evening, with her friend Ice Spice taking the spotlight as the night's musical act.

In a post-show interview, Kelce shared his feelings about the impromptu skit, describing it as an "electric" experience to be part of the SNL stage once again. The NFL player admitted that he was unaware of the cast's plans to create a skit around the media attention on his relationship with Swift but embraced the opportunity wholeheartedly. 

On the New Heights podcast, Kelce revealed, "We showed up at SNL, having the idea of showing up to support Ice Spice. She and Taylor are friends. I always wanted to meet Pete Davidson. I've been a fan of his for some time. It was electric to be back in that place. There's something about being in that room, being in the first episode of the season, I had such a fricking blast. It was a star-studded backroom, but I'm not one to be throwing out names. It was awesome. Lorne Michaels, thanks for having us, it was a pleasure. I didn't know what skits were coming up, I think it was just ironic they were doing a skit on 'Swift Mania', but I thought it was hilarious and when they asked me to be a part of it I said I'd be honored. Taylor then made her cameo introducing her friend Ice Spice, who killed it," as he decided to address the budding romance between him and Swift.