Travis Kelce makes major statement on relationship status with Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce has made a major statement regarding his relationship status with Taylor Swift . The famous couple, who began dating in September, have dominated headlines with their sensational merging of entertainment and sport .

Their blossoming romance stemmed from the megastar attending dozens of NFL games including Super Bowl LVII which Kansas City Chiefs won and erupted again recently when Kelce rocked up to the final Eras Tour Dublin show.

There has never been any secret around how serious the pair are about each other , but neither have said the words boyfriend or girlfriend in the media - until now.

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Speaking on New Heights podcast with his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles legend turned pundit Jason Kelce , Kelce casually called Taylor Swift his girlfriend while enthusiastically described the Eras Tour VIP tent.

Describing meeting Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks , one of many A-listers at the Aviva Stadium, even having a song dedicated to her, Kelce said: "She is every bit of what everyone makes her out to be. She’s so awesome.

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"Some of these people you meet, and you’re just like, I don’t know what I’m doing here … you are unbelievable, your talent is unbelievable, how you present yourself is unbelievable and I am just a jamoke supporting his girlfriend.”

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In April, the 34-year-old called Taylor Swift his "significant other," but it seems this is the first time he has publicly let slip the G word. It may be used many more times as the Eras Tour continues its record-breaking European stint.

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