Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance has drawn attention, and surprisingly, Swift’s old frenemy, Katy Perry, seems to approve of it wholeheartedly. The ‘Style’ singer and her Kansas City Chiefs tight-end partner have set the town buzzing with their public appearances and strolls through the streets of New York City, drawing the gaze of fans and celebrities alike. Among the many admirers, Katy stands out, who “ships” this budding romance.
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‘I ship’
The ‘Teenage Dream’ singer didn’t hold back her thoughts on the new romance. She shared her sentiments in the comments section of a Vogue magazine Instagram post. The post showcased a collection of photos capturing Taylor and Travis on their way to a Saturday Night Live after-party following their cameo appearances on the season 49 premiere.
“I ship.,” Katy wrote in the comment section. The term “ship” is an internet slang commonly used to convey approval and support for a budding romantic connection between two individuals.
Katy Perry comments on photos of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce:
“I ship” pic.twitter.com/gawrBMfy0j
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) October 16, 2023
Taylor and Katy collaborated in 2018
Despite the years-old bad blood between Taylor and Katy, the ex-rivals marked a symbolic end to their feud as they shared a hug in Swift’s 2018 “You Need to Calm Down” music video. In a 2020 interview with Howard Stern, Katy spoke about reconciling with Taylor.
“What I’m so grateful for is that we did get to make up and we made up publicly to be an example of redemption,” Katy said at the time. “It’s hard for young girls, growing up [with] cliques and high school and pettiness and all that stuff, so now we’re super friendly,” she continued. “I’ve always wanted the best for her, and we can talk about the best we want for each other.”
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry hug in the new You Need To Calm Down video. 💗#YNTCDMusicVideo pic.twitter.com/PgG40piGye
— Randolph Bush (@RandolphBush) June 17, 2019
Taylor and Travis’ PDA filled date
At the SNL afterparty, Taylor and Travis could not get their hands off each other as they were seen making out and beaming throughout the night. “Taylor and Travis were there all night and they were so smiley, they were so happy,” a source told People. “They were so talkative. They were really fun. They talked to every single person in the room that talked to them.”
“They were super cool. Super nice, super happy,” the source continued, adding that the couple stayed at the afterparty “until after 4 a.m.” The insider also noted a particular moment when Kelce placed Swift’s hands on his shoulders and then gently positioned his own hands on her waist, bringing them face to face. “He takes both his hands and grabs her waist. They’re leaning in, they’re kissing each other,” the source dished.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce last night in New York City. pic.twitter.com/1834pP20TD
— Pop Talk (@PopTalkk) October 15, 2023