Taylor Swift had a huge night at Sunday’s VMAs when she accepted both Video of The Year, Best Direction, and the first-ever Artist Director Honors Award. She also debuted her new music video for the single “Patient Zero,” which starred big names Dakota Johnson and Collin Farrell. But there was no mention of her new husband, Travis Kelce.
Taylor had plenty of people to thank during her acceptance speeches. She’s an artist who knows that it takes a lot of people to make her videos, and acknowledged their hard work. However, she didn’t acknowledge Travis. Taylor and Travis tied the knot on July 3, and the VMAs marked Swift’s first awards show appearance since the wedding.
Why Didn’t Taylor Swift Thank Travis Kelce In Her VMA Speeches?
The night was all about Taylor’s achievement, and she purposely left Travis’ name out of her speeches. Although there’s now drama behind the decision. Instead, it was a calculated decision, which the singer made beforehand.
“Taylor reads the room better than almost anyone,” a source told Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice. “The wedding was enormous, the coverage became overwhelming and she felt the beginnings of Taylor-and-Travis fatigue. She knows when to pull back.”
Swift allegedly believes that she and Kelce may have been a bit overexposed due to the hype surrounding their wedding. So, she decided to give everyone, including her fans, a “little break.” Thankfully, insiders say there is absolutely no trouble between the newlyweds.
“She adores Travis, but he doesn’t need to become the headline every time she walks into a room,” added another source. “Taylor knows fascination can turn into fatigue very quickly. She isn’t hiding her marriage. She’s protecting it from becoming overexposed.”
Where Was Travis Kelce During The VMAs?
Travis was unable to attend the award show with Taylor due to his football schedule. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is currently busy working with his team in hopes of heading back to the Super Bowl in February. There has been a lot of speculation about whether or not this will be Kelce’s final season in the NFL. However, he hasn’t made any official announcement as of yet.
If not for football, it seems that Travis would have likely accompanied his wife to the event. The two are often seen supporting one another. Most recently, Taylor has been cheering for her man at games per usual. Only this time she’s doing it as his wife.
Taylor and Travis Are Each Other’s Biggest Fans
Taylor and Travis truly are each other’s biggest fans. They’ve previously spoken out about showing up to see one another in their elements, and are unapologetic about showing their support.
“We’re going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care… and we’re just proud of each other,” Taylor told TIME. Meanwhile, Travis has gushed over his wife’s work ethic on his “New Heights” podcast.
What Songs Has Taylor Swift Written About Travis Kelce?
While Taylor Swift may not have publicly thanked Travis Kelce in her VMA acceptance speeches, it’s clear that he has influenced her work. Since they went public with their relationship, the singer has written several songs about her new husband, including “Cleveland,” “So High School,” “The Alchemy,” “Wood,” and several others, per PEOPLE.
Taylor may have been right. The world might need a break from her relationship with Travis. As long as it’s a break and not a permanent vacation.
Amanda Lynne focuses on human interest news, entertainment topics, and trending news. She has nearly 20 years of experience writing online news for several outlets.
