For Taylor Swift’s most devoted fans—known collectively as Swifties—an eagerly anticipated moment might soon be on the horizon. The internet is buzzing with speculation that the pop superstar could make her first-ever appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s popular “New Heights” podcast early next year.
The rumors erupted after NFL star Travis Kelce, 35, and his older brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, 37, teased an especially noteworthy guest set to join their show on January 2, 2025.
During the latest episode, the brothers playfully hinted at having someone join them whom listeners have been “demanding” for quite some time.
“We’ve been waiting on this one for a long time,” Jason said, while Travis beamed silently in response. The siblings offered no names, but their excitement—and the younger Kelce’s telltale grin—was enough to send fans into a frenzy of guesswork on social media.
“I can’t tell if that’s a Taylor smile or not,” one user commented on X (formerly Twitter). Another user chimed in, suggesting that Travis seemed to be “trying so hard to [play it] cool.” Many others confidently claimed, “We know who it is!” asserting that the unnamed guest must be none other than Taylor Swift, 35, who has been romantically linked to Travis since the summer of 2023.
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Still, not everyone is convinced the chart-topping singer is the mystery visitor. Some fans floated other high-profile candidates, like college basketball sensation Caitlin Clark or NBA legend LeBron James.
Yet the prevailing theory remains centered on Swift, largely because her relationship with Travis Kelce propelled the “New Heights” podcast into mainstream popularity. Since Travis began dating the global icon, the show has reached new audiences, hungry for even the slightest mention of the “Lover” singer.
To date, Travis has often spoken fondly of Swift on the podcast. He has praised her talents, sense of humor, and the support she’s shown him both personally and professionally.
In fact, Swift’s presence at multiple Kansas City Chiefs games throughout the 2023 NFL season became a major cultural moment, galvanizing fans and media alike. Despite this, Travis refrained from mentioning Swift in Wednesday’s episode—perhaps deliberately, to avoid tipping his hand.
“New Heights” launched in 2022 but skyrocketed in popularity after Swift joined Travis’s family for Thanksgiving in 2023, just days before her 35th birthday.
The singer has also supported him from the stands, attending numerous Chiefs matchups at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. However, her presence at away games has been less frequent.
As Travis suits up for a Christmas Day showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Swift’s home state of Pennsylvania, it remains unclear if the Grammy winner will attend. She often prefers the home-field environment and was notably absent from the Cleveland Browns game last Sunday, a contest Travis cryptically described as his “last hurrah” in Ohio.
Should Swift be the long-anticipated guest on “New Heights,” the episode would not only reflect the show’s evolution as a cultural phenomenon but also mark a significant milestone for fans who have been clamoring for her involvement.
With Swift and Travis often making headlines and delighting social media with their appearances and subtle references to each other, her presence on the podcast could bring a record-breaking audience and spark even more conversation.
Until the Kelce brothers make their official reveal, supporters of the couple and fans of the show will have to wait and speculate.
Whether the guest is indeed Taylor Swift or another high-profile figure, one thing is certain: the January 2 episode of “New Heights” is shaping up to be a must-listen event for sports and entertainment fans alike.
