Troy Aikman Calls Taylor Swift ‘The Mrs.’ During Chiefs’ ‘Monday Night Football’ Game: ‘I’m Sure I’m In Trouble For Saying That’
What is it with these former Cowboys quarterbacks? Last year it was Tony Romo erroneously referring to Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce‘s “wife” while calling Kansas City Chiefs games — she is not married to the tight end she’s been dating for a year. Then, on Monday night (Oct. 7) another former Cowboys QB, Troy Aikman, referred to Swift as “the Mrs.” when the camera cut to the 34-year-old star after a second-quarter play by Kelce.
“The Mrs. likes it,” Aikman said as the camera flashed on Swift’s celebration in an Arrowhead Stadium VIP suite, where she was joined by her dad, Scott Swift (as well as Travi’s dad, Ed Kelce). His broadcast mate, Joe Buck, quickly corrected the error, saying, “You know they’re not married?”
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“Oh, I know,” Aikman replied. “I’m sure I’m in trouble for saying that.”
After skipping two games, Swift was back in the suite on Monday night in a plaid dress paired with knee-high boots and glitter freckles. Whether is was celebrating his 35th birthday over the weekend, or having Swift back in the house, Kelce seemed energized during the 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints, putting up his second best stats of a so-far lackluster season with nine catches for 70 yards to help the Chiefs go to 5-0.
Travis wasn’t the only one glad to have Taylor back on Monday. His older brother, retired NFL legend Jason Kelce, took a moment out of his commentary during the pre-game to acknowledge Swift’s fashionable arrival at Arrowhead. “Hey, look at that now… that looks good,” Jason Kelce said as the camera cut to the singer making her entrance.
Swift celebrated the Chiefs’ fifth straight win to start the season — they are one of two undefeated teams so far this season — by taking a picture in the VIP suite with Chariah Gordon, fiancée of Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. According to People, Gordon asked Swift “How do you feel after this win?” while the pair were standing in front of a framed poster from Taylor’s Eras Tour.
Noticing her picture on the wall behind them, Swift joked, “Sorry for photobombing myself.” Swift is gearing up to go back on the road on Oct. 18 with the first of three gigs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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