NEWSTony Romo Claims He Referred to Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's 'Wife' on Purpose: 'I Played With the Fans'
Tony Romo revealed he intentionally joked about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during an NFL broadcast.
Feb. 11 2026, Published 7:00 a.m. ET
Tony Romo, the renowned NFL commentator and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, recently opened up about a playful comment he made regarding pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during a broadcast.
In an interview with SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up,” Romo shared insights into the impact of Swift and Kelce's relationship on his job.
Tony Romo admitted he jokingly teased Taylor Swift fans during a game broadcast.
Reflecting on a game in December 2023, Romo admitted he intentionally played a trick on Swifties.
"I did kind of play with the fans. I think I was like, 'And there's…' I think I said, 'his wife,'" he explained, recalling the moment when the cameras panned to Swift in the audience.
The playful jab led many fans to wonder if Romo had insider information. "I was like, 'Nah, I just wanted to make you guys think for a second,'" he added with a laugh.
The host briefly referred to Travis Kelce as Taylor Swift’s 'husband' on air.
At the time, Swift and Kelce had just begun their romantic relationship, drawing considerable public interest, especially when Swift attended games to support Kelce.
During the broadcast, Romo quickly corrected himself, saying, "I'm sorry — Girlfriend!" This light-hearted mistake prompted laughter from fellow commentators, who joked, "Not yet."
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Romo's ability to poke fun at celebrity dynamics has garnered attention, especially as Swift and Kelce's relationship has evolved. Only two years later, they would get engaged, making Romo’s comment appear almost prophetic.
During the interview, host Nicole Ryan inquired about the challenges of incorporating the pop star's song references into his commentary. Romo humorously responded, "Oh, it was so difficult," but ultimately downplayed the difficulty, stating it "didn’t feel any different."
Tony Romo defended Taylor Swift’s presence at NFL games, calling her a major star.
Swift's relationship with Kelce ignited after he revealed on his "New Heights" podcast in July 2023 that he attempted to get her attention at a concert by offering her a friendship bracelet containing his phone number. Their romance flourished, resulting in extensive media coverage as Swift became a regular at Chiefs games, including their victorious 2024 Super Bowl match against the San Francisco 49ers.
Tony Romo quickly corrected himself and laughed about the moment later.
Despite some NFL fans expressing annoyance at Swift's presence, Romo defended her attendance.
He stated, "It’s Taylor, she’s just as big a personality as anybody in the world right now," adding that her presence enhances the experience for fans.
