Rumors spread after a photo showed Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce standing with Gracie Hunt, daughter of team owner Clark Hunt, at practice. The picture, with Kelce’s hand “placed suggestively near Hunt,” caught fans’ attention—especially given his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift.

Swift’s passionate fanbase reacted quickly. Their relationship has blended sports and entertainment since late 2023, and any moment involving Kelce is magnified online. As one Twitter user joked, “Travis can’t even blink near another woman without the internet starting a thread.”

This isn’t the first time Kelce’s private life overshadowed football. His romance with Swift elevated him into global celebrity status, where even routine interactions can spark viral speculation. Despite the chatter, Kelce appeared unfazed, with no romantic confirmation or follow-up tied to the Hunt photo.

Kelce and Swift continue to show unity, appearing together at games, red carpets, and even on his podcast, where Swift announced her 12th album. Their closeness fuels public fascination, turning them into a cultural phenomenon.

In the end, there’s “little to suggest any romantic link between Kelce and Gracie Hunt.” The photo simply highlights the scrutiny Kelce faces as one half of one of the world’s most-watched couples.