Kelly Clarkson Clarifies Comments About Taylor Swift’s Romance with Travis Kelce
Kelly Clarkson took to Instagram this weekend to clear the air and address the controversy surrounding her recent comments about Taylor Swift’s rumored romance with NFL player Travis Kelce. The host of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” faced backlash after joking about the superstar pair during a conversation with “Saturday Night Live” star Bowen Yang on Thursday’s episode.
During the episode, Clarkson referenced a viral SNL skit that mocked the NFL’s excessive coverage of “Traylor,” the nickname given to the Swift-Kelce pairing. She remarked, “It’s not hilarious how it is literally taking over the NFL for people that like watching sports now. It’s like you’re watching Housewives while you’re watching.”
However, Clarkson was quick to clarify that she did not intend to bash anyone’s romance. In an Instagram post on Saturday, she stated, “Just a quick public service announcement everybody since this seems to be breaking news. Do not fall prey to clickbait, trash reporters twisting the facts again. I did not bash anyone’s romance.” She added, “I am pro romance. Yay romance. Did y’all even watch what I actually said on my show? I just said I want to watch football when I tune in to watch football. Seems an appropriate request. Okay, carry on, and GO COWBOYS!”
Fans of Clarkson voiced their support on social media, with many defending her comments. It’s worth noting that even Kelce himself has expressed his belief that the NFL is “overdoing it” with the continuous spotlight on their alleged relationship. This suggests that Clarkson’s comments may not be too far off base.
Rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance started making headlines last month, with Page Six reporting that the two had been “quietly hanging out” for weeks. Although the pair has not publicly confirmed their relationship, they seemingly went public with their rumored romance after being spotted holding hands in New York City before attending “SNL.”
In conclusion, Kelly Clarkson has reassured fans and critics that she did not bash Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship. Her comments were simply an expression of her desire to focus on football when watching a football game. With both Clarkson and Kelce acknowledging the excessive attention on their alleged romance, it seems that the controversy may have been blown out of proportion.