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

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Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, joked that his fiancée Taylor Swift is "gonna kill me" after he accidentally broke a chair while recording an episode of his New Heights podcast at home. In a preview for the upcoming February 4 episode, Kelce can be seen leaning back in his chair and realizing he's about to lose his balance, prompting his brother Jason to exclaim "Oh s**t. Are you alright?" Kelce replied "We are good" but quipped "Taylor's gonna kill me," fearing Swift's reaction to him breaking one of her chairs.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the playful and lighthearted dynamic between Kelce and his famous fiancée Swift, as the NFL star knows he'll likely face some good-natured teasing or consequences from the pop star over his latest mishap. It also showcases the popularity of the New Heights podcast, which features the Kelce brothers and has garnered a loyal following.

The details

In the brief snippet that has gone viral on social media, Kelce can be seen laughing at a comment made by his brother Jason before instinctively leaning back in his chair and realizing he's about to lose his balance. Kelce then quips "Taylor's gonna kill me," fearing Swift's reaction to him breaking one of her chairs while recording the podcast at home.

• The incident occurred while Kelce was recording the February 4 episode of the New Heights podcast.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the February 4 episode of the New Heights podcast to see the full context of the chair-breaking incident and hear Kelce's reaction.