Travis Kelce Jokes Taylor Swift 'Gonna Kill Me' After Breaking Chair on Podcast

The NFL star's lighthearted quip went viral after a chair mishap during recording.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sparked a viral moment this week when a clip from his 'New Heights' podcast captured him accidentally breaking a chair while recording with his brother Jason. Kelce immediately joked that his fiancée, pop superstar Taylor Swift, 'is gonna kill me' over the mishap.

Why it matters

The viral clip showcases Kelce's playful personality and the casual, behind-the-scenes nature of his popular podcast, which features candid conversations with NFL players and other celebrities.

The details

In the episode that premiered Wednesday, Kelce was laughing and leaning back in his chair when it suddenly broke, sending him off balance. Kelce quickly reassured his brother Jason, who was also on the podcast, that he was okay after the incident.

  • The episode with the chair mishap was recorded and premiered on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Travis Kelce

A tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and co-host of the 'New Heights' podcast.

Taylor Swift

A popular American singer-songwriter who is engaged to Travis Kelce.

Jason Kelce

Travis Kelce's brother and co-host of the 'New Heights' podcast.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The viral clip showcases the casual, behind-the-scenes nature of Kelce's popular podcast and his playful personality, as he joked about his famous fiancée's potential reaction to the chair mishap.