In a surprising twist, international pop star Taylor Swift made headlines during Sunday's (Dec. 17) game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The 34-year-old tight end, Travis Kelce, shared his admiration for Swift on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast, discussing the tremendous response from the crowd when the singer appeared on the jumbotron.

Travis Kelce, an influential figure in the NFL, expressed his awe at the sight of an entire home team fanbase going wild for Swift, despite her donning the opposing team's colors. "Just shows you how amazing that girl is. They went absolutely insane when they showed Taylor on that screen," stated Kelce on the podcast, co-hosted by his brother, Jason Kelce, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Swift, known for her chart-topping hits, was present at the game to support Travis and the Chiefs, who emerged victorious with a score of 27-17. Making the fan experience all the more exciting, she attended the game with her father, Scott Swift, and friends Alana Haim and Ashley Avignone.

Sporting a Chiefs sweatshirt and beanie, Swift appeared on the jumbotron prior to the start of the game, causing almost everyone in the crowd to erupt with excitement. However, it's worth noting that some individuals responded with boos, as captured in videos of the afternoon.

Kelce marveled at the reception, admitting that he was trying to keep his composure during the spectacle. "I was like, 'Don't show your cards, don't show your cards... ' Taylor, she's on record saying that stadium's one of the funnest that she's played at. For them to show her is just showing her some love. Shout out to the Patriots for doing that," Kelce added.

The unexpected appearance of Taylor Swift at Gillette Stadium provided an unforgettable moment of excitement for both football and music fans alike. Swift's presence, along with the overwhelming response from the crowd, demonstrated the extent of her fame and the impact she has on her fans.