NFL star Travis Kelce and pop icon Taylor Swift find themselves at the center of a media storm following the circulation of an alleged "breakup contract." The document, purportedly outlining a planned split between the high-profile couple, has sparked a flurry of legal activity and public speculation.
The controversy stems from a leaked document titled "Comprehensive Media Plan for Travis Kelce's Public Relations Following Breakup with Taylor Swift." This paper, which appeared to be on the letterhead of Kelce's PR firm, Full Scope, detailed a strategy for announcing the couple's separation on September 28, 2023.
According to the document, a statement would be released three days post-breakup, reading in part: "Travis and Taylor have decided to part ways after careful consideration. They both value and respect each other's personal lives and appreciate your respect for privacy during this time."
Full Scope, the Los Angeles-based PR firm representing Kelce, has vehemently denied any involvement in creating or authorizing the document. A spokesperson for the agency told the Daily Mail, "The document is entirely false and fabricated and was not created, issued or authorized by this agency."
The firm has taken swift action, engaging their legal team to "initiate proceedings against the individuals or entities responsible for the unlawful and injurious forgery of documents." This move underscores the seriousness with which Kelce's team is treating the situation.
Despite the media frenzy, sources close to Taylor Swift suggest that the singer is taking the situation in stride. An insider revealed to DailyMail.com, "Taylor was unbothered and quite amused by this. She usually pays these things no mind at all, but this was some hilarious AI realness."
The source added that Swift and Kelce "had a good laugh over it," indicating that the couple's relationship remains strong in the face of this controversy.
Kelce and Swift's romance has been a subject of intense public interest since they went public in September 2023. Swift has been a frequent presence at Kansas City Chiefs games, while Kelce has supported Swift at her concerts, including appearances during her Eras Tour.
Patrick Mahomes, Kelce's teammate, recently praised Swift in an interview with Chris Simms for NBC, saying, "Meeting Taylor, realizing how genuine and cool she is... that's been special to me." Mahomes added that Swift has shown a genuine interest in football, even "drawing up plays" for the team.
This incident raises questions about the intersection of celebrity, sports, and media in the digital age. Jack Ketosyan, one of Kelce's representatives at Full Scope, has previously admitted to arranging "showmances" – publicity-driven relationships between celebrities.
However, both Kelce and Swift's teams insist that their relationship is genuine. The leaked document and subsequent denial highlight the challenges faced by high-profile couples in maintaining privacy and controlling their public narratives.
As the September 28 date approaches – coincidentally around the start of the NFL season and National Beer Drinking Day – sources suggest the couple may use the occasion to make a statement of their own. "They now need to plan something super special and fun on that day to commemorate," the insider told DailyMail.com.
For now, it appears that the Kelce-Swift romance remains strong, with both parties seemingly unrattled by the latest media storm. As one source put it, "It isn't even worth an actual reaction from her or her team." The true test may come on September 28, when all eyes will be on the couple to see how they navigate this unexpected twist in their very public love story.