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The Taylor Swift effect: 'Miss Americana is turning Travis Kelce into America’s sweetheart'

Travis Kelce’s introduction to the Taylor Swift effect came the day after her surprise appearance at Arrowhead Stadium just over a week ago.

Lying in wait outside his home was a swarm of paparazzi, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end recently revealed on an episode of his podcast.

“How do you know they’re paparazzi?” his brother and podcast co-host, Jason Kelce, asked.

“They have a camera in their hands and they’re screaming my name,” Travis Kelce quipped. “That’s how I know.”

Kelce has long been one of the NFL’s best-known stars, a two-time Super Bowl champion with a budding claim as the best ever at his position and the charisma and comedic chops to remain in the spotlight after football.