Taylor Swift finds solace with Travis Kelce, leaving swifties disappointed

Taylor Swift remains a constant trending topic, dominating headlines despite stepping away from the spotlight for some downtime with her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce.

While many fans are happy to see Taylor Swift taking time to recharge and focus on her relationship, others were left disappointed when the star skipped an event they had hoped she’d attend.

A letdown for the swifties

Taylor Swift recently concluded her two-year-long “Eras Tour,” an exhaustive series of shows that took her across the globe, filling arenas and selling out every ticket. The tour was an overwhelming success. But following its conclusion in December, Swift has taken a step back from public life.

Her appearances have been rare, with her social media activity also seemingly taking a backseat. Since March, the only time Taylor Swift was publicly seen was at the Super Bowl, where she supported Travis Kelce. The couple has since kept a low profile, reportedly dedicating time to each other and finding solace away from the spotlight.

Fans, however, were hoping Taylor Swift would attend the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. When that didn’t happen, some couldn’t hide their disappointment. Though she didn’t make an appearance, Swift did send a heartfelt message.

Pre-recorded message

Many Swifties were eagerly anticipating Taylor Swift’s presence at the iHeartRadio gala alongside Travis Kelce. But the couple opted not to attend. Instead, the 10-time Grammy winner sent a pre-recorded video that offered some consolation to her fans.

“People often say that the biggest challenges in life end up being something you’re incredibly proud of or the most rewarding if you can rise to the occasion,” Taylor Swift said as she accepted the “Tour of the Century” award. “And this tour was absolutely the most challenging thing I’ve done in my life… and truly, the most rewarding thing I’ve done.”

Reminiscing on The Eras Tour 😍

The popstar won the prize at the iHeart Radio Music Awards 🎶#TaylorSwift #iHeartradio #awards pic.twitter.com/c0IIwxDp2j

— iRadio (@ThisisiRadio) March 18, 2025

Staying under the radar

Both Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have managed to keep a low profile. Since stepping away from the public eye, they’ve only been spotted together a handful of times. One of these moments included a cozy getaway to Park City, Utah.

Later, the couple was seen in New York City, enjoying what appeared to be a casual outing with friends. Shortly after, they were spotted again during another discreet outing. It seems the couple is relishing their time together before returning to their demanding schedules.