Taylor Swift, NFL star Travis Kelce are not 'officially' dating, here's what we know

Recent rumours have swirled around Taylor Swift dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The reports came months following her split from Matty Healy, lead vocalist of pop rock band The 1975. As per the latest development, the duo are not "officially" dating.

2 things you need to know

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been spending time in New York together.
• Kelce gifted a bracelet containing his phone number to the singer during one of her concerts. 

Are Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift seeing each other?

A source told Entertainment Tonight that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are not "officially" in a romantic relationship. The source also stated the NFL player has publicly expressed his desire to connect with the pop star, but there is no confirmation of a romantic involvement between them. The source also revealed that they have been spending a lot of time together. ET reached out to Kelce's representative for comment but received no response.

(File photo of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce | Image: X)

What sparked the dating rumours?

The dating rumours began after a report by The Messenger claimed that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been hanging out with each other frequently. A source stated, "Taylor and Travis have been quietly hanging out," adding that Swift saw him during her visit to New York City a few weeks ago.

In an intriguing twist, Kelce had previously expressed his desire to meet Swift. He revealed on the New Heights podcast alongside his brother, fellow NFL star Jason Kelce, that he had crafted a special gift for the pop star: a bracelet containing his phone number. Kelce had intended to present this bracelet to Swift during her Eras tour stop in Kansas City. However, he disclosed that he couldn't meet her backstage due to her need to preserve her voice for her extensive song performances.