Stephen A. Smith, with unwavering enthusiasm, is forecasting a monumental year ahead for his beloved "dawg," Travis Kelce, and his lady love, Taylor Swift. During his vibrant appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 5th, the 57-year-old ESPN sportscaster weighed in on a variety of topics, including the prospect of a 2025 wedding between the 35-year-old pair.
"I'm trembling at the thought of getting this prediction wrong!" Smith confessed to host Jimmy Fallon. "Travis Kelce, he's my guy, my dawg." He continued, "Ladies far and wide adore Travis Kelce. And Travis, in turn, has had the heart of many. But Taylor Swift is in a league of her own."
"She radiates elegance, possesses boundless talent, and sits atop a fortune nearing a billion dollars," Smith elaborated. "For this one, we're leaning towards a resounding 'yes!'" Fallon added, eyes sparkling with hope, "Oh, I sincerely hope that comes to pass."
Since their romance blossomed in mid-2023, albeit keeping it under wraps until September, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the pop music sensation have only grown stronger. Swift has been a steadfast presence at Chiefs games, including the Super Bowls of 2024 and 2025. Meanwhile, Kelce has shown his support by attending various stops on Swift's record-shattering Eras Tour last year, even joining her on stage in London last June for a magical moment.
Kelce recounted this surreal experience on his "New Heights" podcast in July 2024, prompted by his brother Jason Kelce mentioning the "magical" surprise. "It's so uncharacteristic of me. I'm not outgoing; stages aren't my forte. The crowd was immense; I didn't feel at ease," Kelce admitted. "Initially, I joked about rolling out on one of the bikes during the '1989' section. Taylor laughed and asked if I was serious. I replied, 'Are you kidding? I'd love to!' I'd seen the show numerous times; might as well put me to work. She found the perfect moment for me to join in—a safe spot without any bikes to bump into fellow performers or dancers."
During Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' set, Kelce emerged on stage alongside two of her dancers, carrying her down the catwalk as she pretended to throw a tantrum before belting out "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart." Kelce fanned himself as Swift transitioned into a new costume. As she prepared to sing again, she blew him a kiss, and his face lit up with joy.
"Kam and Jan, in the 'Tortured Poets' segment, are attempting to revive Tay, so to speak, getting her ready to perform the rest of the show, knowing she can overcome any heartache," Kelce explained on the podcast. "It's such a lighthearted, playful aspect of the show."
Sources exclusively told Us Weekly in February that the couple is cherishing quality time together following the conclusion of Kelce's NFL season and Swift's global tour. One source revealed a sense of relief for the duo, noting their plans involve "keeping a low profile" and mapping out their next steps. Another source stated, "Maintaining a relationship while constantly traveling for work is near impossible. It'll be much easier now to align their schedules and plot their future."
