Travis Kelce, star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, won’t be attending the MTV Video Music Awards tonight, leaving girlfriend Taylor Swift to potentially make history solo. Swift is nominated for 12 awards and could break Beyoncé’s record of 30 VMA wins. While Kelce will miss the event due to team practice ahead of a crucial game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he voiced his support on his podcast, saying, “Hopefully Taylor can walk away with a few.”

The Chiefs are focused on their upcoming game following a Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, leaving Kelce no time to join Swift on her big night. He shared his excitement for her potential success, even though his NFL schedule keeps him tied to practice.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the #USOpen 👀

What are they talking about? 👀 pic.twitter.com/3mFo0kPiVM

— ESPN (@espn) September 8, 2024

Swift’s VMA night without Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shine with PDA at the US Open

Swift, already a VMA legend, is the top nominee this year with 12 nods, including eight for her “Fortnight” music video. Among her nominations, she is in the running for Best Pop and Artist of the Year. Should she win eight awards tonight, she will surpass Beyoncé’s record and become the most decorated artist in VMA history.

Despite her superstar status, Swift continues to show support for her close relationships, attending last week’s Kansas City Chiefs game to cheer on Kelce. Her presence at Arrowhead Stadium sparked some concern after she and Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, were seated apart, but any rumors of a rift were squashed when the two were seen together at the US Open final days later, happily embracing alongside their partners.

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A Platform for Swift’s Activism Beyond the music awards, Swift might use the VMA platform to further her political endorsements. Recently, she posted her support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, rallying for her leadership on key issues like LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive freedom. The Instagram post garnered over 3.2 million likes in just one hour, reflecting Swift’s massive influence.

Insiders suggest that Kelce, proud of Swift‘s bold stance, is preparing to echo her endorsement in the coming days. Sources close to the NFL star say he shares Swift’s political views and will likely use his platform to endorse Harris soon. Kelce’s political alignment with Swift further cements their power couple status, demonstrating their shared values both on and off the field.