Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift at iHeartRadio Music Awards

The couple made their first awards show appearance together at the 2026 ceremony.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:13am

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Travis Kelce was spotted alongside his fiancée Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday. The couple was shown on the Fox broadcast as host Ludacris praised Swift for being the most-awarded artist in the show's history. Swift went on to win Pop Album of the Year and gave Kelce a shoutout during her acceptance speech.

Why it matters

This marks a rare public event for the couple, who got engaged in August after dating for two years. Kelce's presence at the awards show highlights the supportive relationship between the NFL star and the pop superstar.

The details

Swift is up for several awards at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Song of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and more. Kelce recently announced he will return for a 14th NFL season, revealing that Swift was a motivating factor in his decision to remain in Kansas City.

  • The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place on March 26, 2026.
  • Swift and Kelce got engaged in August, after dating for two years.

The players

Taylor Swift

A popular American singer-songwriter who is the most-awarded artist in iHeartRadio Music Awards history.

Travis Kelce

An NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is engaged to Taylor Swift.

Ludacris

The host of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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What they’re saying

“We share the same love for what we do. Fortunately, we've had this desire since we were kids in our selective professions. It's amazing to see her keep going to the table, keep finding new things to write about, keep finding new melodies and things like that, and on top of that, still seeing her have that love and joy in what she does, and yeah, of course, that's motivating.”

— Travis Kelce

What’s next

Swift and Kelce plan to tie the knot on June 13, with the number 13 being significant for Swift as her lucky number.

The takeaway

The appearance of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift together at the iHeartRadio Music Awards highlights the power couple's supportive relationship and shared passion for their respective professions.