Travis Kelce Sings Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made a surprise appearance to support his fiancée at the awards show.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:25am

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards to support his fiancée, pop star Taylor Swift. Kelce was spotted singing along to Swift's song "Opalite" during a commercial break, delighting Swift's devoted fanbase. The couple made their awards show debut as a couple at the event, where Swift was nominated for nine awards.

Why it matters

Kelce and Swift's relationship has been a source of fascination for fans, and their joint appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards marks a significant milestone in their public life together. Kelce's support for Swift's music career and her influence on his own decision to continue playing football have also been noted by fans.

The details

Kelce was spotted waving at a photo of Swift before signing a new contract to play for the Chiefs in 2026. During the awards show, Kelce was seen walking with Swift to their seats, with his hand on her waist. The broadcast briefly captured the couple smiling and clapping during performances, but the highlight was when Kelce was caught singing along to Swift's song "Opalite" during a commercial break.

  • On March 10, 2026, Kelce made his first public comments about returning to the Chiefs for his 14th NFL season on The Pat McAfee Show.
  • The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Travis Kelce

A three-time Super Bowl champion and tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who is engaged to pop star Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift

A world-famous pop star who was nominated for nine awards at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia".

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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. Of course, that's motivating. That's motivating for anybody to see, let alone my fiancée.”

— Travis Kelce

What’s next

The couple is expected to continue making public appearances together as they plan their wedding and support each other's careers.

The takeaway

The joint appearance of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards showcases the power of their relationship and the mutual inspiration they draw from each other's success and passion for their respective professions.