On a recent episode of a daytime talk show, Whoopi Goldberg criticised football fans for accusing Taylor Swift of distracting Travis Kelce from the game.
She pointed out that Kelce and Swift have been close for some time and that the Kansas City Chiefs are currently undefeated, despite Kelce’s underwhelming performance in the last three games. Another host, Sunny Hostin, joked that Swift wasn’t even at Kelce’s most recent game and asked if she was supposed to play as well.
While Kelce’s statistics for the 2024 season have been disappointing, the hosts emphasised that football is a team sport and that Kelce’s contributions extend beyond scoring touchdowns.
They also condemned the tendency to blame women for men’s issues, with Joy Behar humorously referencing the biblical story of the Garden of Eden.
Goldberg suggested that Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris over Donald Trump might be the reason for the sudden scrutiny of her relationship with Kelce. She also mentioned that Kelce is busy with his entertainment career and is getting older, which could impact his performance on the field.
The discussion about Kelce’s performance also included comments from sports analysts, with one suggesting that Kelce’s off-season activities with Swift might have affected his shape and focus. Kelce himself admitted that he could be playing better and acknowledged that he’s not getting many opportunities to make plays down the field, but he’s still trying to help the team in other ways.
