
Taylor Swift.
Jason Hanna/Getty ImagesWhile Taylor Swift visited several pediatric patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, she took time to I appreciate the devotion of all the children to her boyfriend Travis Kelceand his NFL team.
During her visit on Thursday, December 12, Swift, 35, met several young fans being treated in the hospital ward, where she posed for pictures and signed copies of Eras Tour Book. During one meet and greetone of the patient’s parents showed a Kansas City Chiefs blanket.
The red and gold blanket featured various names of Chiefs athletes, including a quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Instead of a square for tight end Travis Kelce, it read, “Go Taylor’s boyfriend.”
Kelce, 35, did not accompany Swift to the hospital for the impromptu visit, Us Weekly can confirm.
Swift — who has been dating the three-time Super Bowl champion for more than a year — was seen laughing when she noticed Kelce’s alternate nickname. She and the young fan later held up the blanket as they posed for a photo.
📸| Taylor reacts to the blanket and says “go with Taylor’s boyfriend”😄 pic.twitter.com/Agd6SMsGuR
— Taylor Swift Updates 🩶 (@swifferupdates) December 12, 2024
During a visit to another patient, Swift asked if the tight end was the little girl’s favorite Chiefs athlete.
“Yeah, and Patrick,” the fan mentioned before Swift responded that was a “good answer”.
Swift also announced that it’s “absolutely yes” that she likes Kelce.
Many of the parents of Children’s Mercy patients are also quick and emphatic shared highlights from thursday on social media.
“This morning, day #6 of Baylee in the hospital, we had the coolest, most unexpected surprise (with about 2 minutes notice),” one mom wrote via Facebook. “TAYLOR SWIFT came to visit hospitalized kids today and Bailey was chosen because she wants Taylor songs during her uncomfortable procedures!”
She added: “She’s amazing! Besides her sheer beauty, she was equally kind, personable and down-to-earth. She gave Bailey a signed copy of it Eras Tour book and also accepted a gift from Baylee (diamond painting). We have been dealing with fans all morning! I even cried because it’s wonderful to see my girl smile so much knowing the pain she’s been through.
Another parent thanked Swift via Facebook for “bringing some joy” to her son, writing “Great way to bring a smile and create a memory.”
Swift recently turned two Eras Tour earlier this month. us previously confirmed that she gave his touring team nearly $197 million in bonuses in the last two years. Recipients included truck drivers, caterers, instrument technicians, sales crew, lighting, sound, production staff and assistants, carpenters, dancers, band, security, choreographers, pyrotechnics, riggers, hair, makeup, wardrobe, physical therapists and video crew.