The Kansas City Chiefs tight end recently joked about becoming a dad as a shortcut to gaining some extra intelligence. While hosting Prime Video’s game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” Kelce had a lighthearted moment discussing fatherhood with celebrity guest Ryan Fitzpatrick.
In a clip from Tuesday’s episode, Fitzpatrick—a former NFL quarterback himself—made a comment about how being a parent has made him “wiser.” Kelce, always ready with a witty response, smirked as he reacted to Fitzpatrick’s comments.
“Is that what happens when you have kids? You get smarter?” Kelce quipped. “Man, that’s all I had to do to become brilliant?”
Fitzpatrick didn’t miss a beat, replying, “Just have a baby,” which prompted applause and laughter from the audience.
It didn’t take long for fans to react to the exchange on social media. One viewer commented that Kelce wasn’t exactly “hiding the baby fever,” while another fan gushed over his cheesy grin at the mention of kids. Kelce’s humor and charm in the moment fueled speculation about whether he’s genuinely interested in starting a family in the near future.
Kelce, who is currently dating pop sensation Taylor Swift, has not been shy about his thoughts on future fatherhood in the past. During an episode of his and brother Jason Kelce’s popular “New Heights” podcast, Travis brought up the idea of naming his future child.
“I might name my first kid Conan,” the tight end said, referencing the 1982 Arnold Schwarzenegger film “Conan the Barbarian.” The offbeat idea gave listeners a glimpse into Kelce’s playful and adventurous attitude toward parenthood.
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The baby chatter didn’t stop there. The following month, during another podcast episode, Kelce humorously fueled engagement and baby rumors as he discussed lab-grown diamonds.
The conversation shifted unexpectedly to French NBA star Victor Wembanyama, who stands at over 7-feet tall. Travis couldn’t help but joke about the player’s seemingly otherworldly talent and size.
“You can’t tell me that dude wasn’t made in a f–king lab over there in France,” Kelce said, referencing Wembanyama. “Lab-grown diamonds, that’s a lab-grown f–king NBA player. Can’t wait til I f–kin’ make one.”
Jason Kelce, always the more measured of the two brothers, quickly jumped in and jokingly begged Travis not to give conspiracy theorists “anything else to latch onto.” Fans were quick to pick up on the baby talk, with one writing, “Mini me incoming,” and another getting even more animated, saying, “DONT TELL ME THAT U CANT WAIT TO MAKE BABIES WITH MY TAYYY TRAAAAVVVVVV WHATS GOING OOOONNNN.”
The speculation about Travis Kelce’s plans for the future only intensified as his relationship with Taylor Swift became public.
The couple made headlines in September 2023 when they were spotted at a Kansas City Chiefs game, marking their first official appearance together after reportedly dating privately for several months.
Since then, the NFL star and the Grammy-winning pop icon have been one of the most talked-about couples in the entertainment world, regularly showing support for one another’s careers.
Swift has been a fixture at many of Kelce’s games, often seen cheering him on from the stands, while Kelce has reciprocated by attending multiple stops on Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour.
The two have not shied away from public displays of affection during their outings, leaving fans swooning over the high-profile romance.
For now, it remains to be seen whether Kelce’s jokes about fatherhood are just playful banter or a hint of what’s to come.
Either way, fans are eager to see what the future holds for the NFL champion and his pop star girlfriend—whether that includes wedding bells, baby fever, or just more touchdown celebrations.
