If you were to ask Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, who his favorite of her boyfriends has been, there’s a good chance he’d say Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. From recent accounts, it seems Scott is more than just approving of the budding romance—he’s genuinely enthusiastic about it.
The ongoing speculation about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship has captivated fans, with many believing the two could be on the road to engagement. Whether that’s true or not remains to be seen, but one recent encounter offers a glimpse into how deeply Scott Swift feels about the relationship.
During a recent flight out of New Orleans, one lucky passenger found herself seated next to Scott Swift, who turned out to be quite the conversationalist. The passenger, Taylor Moore, took to TikTok to share her experience, revealing that even though she never directly brought up Kelce, Scott couldn’t help but gush about the NFL star.
“He did … talk about how much he loves Travis for her, which was super cute,” Moore said in her TikTok video. According to Moore, Scott Swift was clearly impressed with Kelce and went as far as to throw some subtle shade at Taylor’s past relationships. Scott mentioned that Kelce has made the “biggest impact” on his daughter’s life, suggesting a deep admiration for the man who seems to have captured Taylor’s heart.
In addition to praising Kelce, Scott also spoke highly of the athlete’s family. Moore shared that Scott mentioned knowing Kylie Kelce’s father, Ed McDevitt, even before Taylor and Travis began their relationship. “He said … ‘I knew they [the family] were amazing,'” Moore recounted, adding that Scott “loves [Taylor and Travis] together.”
The TikTok video, which has since gone viral, showed Moore explaining that she wasn’t a massive Taylor Swift fan before the encounter but was thoroughly charmed by Scott’s warmth and pride. In her video, captioned, “Just Mr. Swift on my flight home from NOLA,” Moore spoke about how Scott seemed eager to share stories about his famous daughter.
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Moore described Scott as “a talker” and a “proud dad.” She said that during their conversation, Scott even pulled out clips of Taylor’s New Orleans Eras Tour shows, pointing out his favorite moments. “He was, like, pointing out his favorite parts,” Moore explained. “He was like, ‘Look how she does this, look at this, I love this part.’ Cutest thing in the world.” It was clear that Scott was not just proud of his daughter’s musical success but also of her personal happiness with Travis.
Scott’s endorsement of Kelce certainly adds another layer to the public perception of the couple, who have only been dating for just over a year. Despite the relatively short amount of time they’ve been together, it’s obvious that the relationship is serious. Fans have been quick to speculate about an engagement, and Scott’s effusive praise suggests that such a milestone might not be too far off.
For Travis Kelce, this has been quite the year. Not only has he been thriving on the football field, but his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift has made headlines around the world.
The couple’s public appearances, whether at NFL games or Swift’s concerts, have only fueled speculation about their future. And with the way things are going, perhaps Kelce will be aiming for a different kind of ring—one meant for Taylor—after he chases another Super Bowl victory in February.
Whether or not there’s an engagement on the horizon, one thing is for sure: Taylor Swift’s dad is a huge fan of Travis Kelce.
His words offer a rare glimpse into the personal side of one of the world’s biggest pop stars, showing just how important family approval can be—even for someone as independent and successful as Taylor Swift.