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Friend of Travis Kelce, Nick Wright, Reveals Limited Contact Since Taylor Swift Romance Began
Longtime friend of Travis Kelce, sports commentator Nick Wright, recently disclosed that he has not had the opportunity to connect with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end since his high-profile relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift commenced.
The topic arose when Kelce, 35, and his brother Jason Kelce mentioned Wright during a recent installment of their popular “New Heights” podcast. The brothers were brainstorming potential guests to discuss NFL salary cap intricacies. “I f***ing love Nick Wright,” Travis Kelce expressed during the podcast.
Wright Reacts to Podcast Shout-Out, Explains Communication Gap
Wright, 40, responded to the public acknowledgment on his own podcast, “What’s Wright? With Nick Wright,” broadcast on Thursday, March 27. He revealed that he and the NFL star “have not really talked since he’s been serious with Taylor Swift, since he’s become, like, a major celebrity.”
The media personality clarified to his audience that there is no animosity between him and Kelce. He attributed their limited contact to circumstantial factors.
Timing and Circumstance Hinder Communication
“I avoid reaching out during the NFL season, respecting his focus. Then, last off-season, he wasglobetrotting with Taylor,” Wright elaborated, alluding to Kelce’s extensive travel supporting Swift, 35, on her monumental Eras Tour, which concluded in December 2024.
Wright further recounted a planned meeting with Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade in 2024. Tragically, the celebratory event was marred by a shooting, resulting in a fatality and numerous injuries. “We intended to meet either after or during the parade,” Wright stated. “But due to the unfortunate tragedy and the shooting, everything was disrupted. Consequently, I haven’t spoken with Trav in some time, so I appreciate the shout-out on such a globally recognized podcast.”
Willingness to Discuss NFL Finances on “New Heights”
Wright affirmed his readiness to engage with both Travis and Jason Kelce, 37, on the “New Heights” podcast to delve into NFL salary cap matters.
“I’m available to participate and would gladly waive any appearance fee to assist them,” he declared. “They are seeking someone to comprehensively break down the complexities of the salary cap – although I don’t actually have an appearance fee – and I would be exceptionally thrilled to do so.”
The Swift-Kelce Relationship Timeline
Kelce and Swift’s romantic involvement began in 2023. Their connection sparked after Kelce publicly shared his attempt to give Swift a friendship bracelet, adorned with his phone number, at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City in July 2023. By September of the same year, Swift was attending Chiefs games, signaling their official dating status.
Mirroring Kelce’s support during her tour, Swift has been a constant presence at his NFL games, including Super Bowl LVII in February. In that championship game, the Chiefs faced Jason Kelce’s former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, ultimately losing with a score of 22-40.
Couple Relaxes Amidst Busy Schedules
While Travis Kelce is anticipated to return for the upcoming NFL season, he and Swift are currently enjoying a period of downtime. “Taylor and Travis are presently taking it easy,” an insider exclusively revealed to Us Weekly last month. “They have been keeping a low profile in Kansas City.”
Another source added that the pair have been “traveling, cherishing quality time together, and taking a break from public attention.” Their recent outings include a dinner in Park City, Utah, and consecutive date nights in New York City.
Award Recognition for Joint Appearance
The celebrity couple recently received their first joint accolade, winning Favorite Surprise Guest at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards the previous month. This award, one of eight garnered by Swift on March 17, recognized Kelce’s surprise cameo during Swift’s Eras Tour performance in London in June 2024. During the cameo, he participated in a skit assisting her backstage before her rendition of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”