Travis Kelce, the renowned Chiefs tight end, has decided to step away from the limelight of reality TV, declining an offer to appear in Netflix’s upcoming docuseries, Receiver. This decision comes almost a decade after his stint on the 2016 dating show, Catching Kelce, where he sought love from a pool of 50 women, representing each US state.
In a recent interview, Kelce shared his current focus is solely on football, and with his successful podcast, New Heights, keeping him busy, he feels his reality TV days are firmly behind him. The three-time Super Bowl champion’s fame soared in 2023, thanks to his high-profile relationship with pop superstar, Taylor Swift, which he openly discussed in the interview.
Kelce expressed his pride in calling Swift his “lady” and acknowledged the challenges of dating someone as famous as her. He also mentioned the unexpected attention from paparazzi and how their relationship has created a unique overlap between their respective fan bases, with Chiefs fans becoming Swift fans and vice versa.
Travis Kelce revealed he turned down an offer to appear on an upcoming Netflix series, opting to focus on football and his podcast instead.
The Chiefs tight end, Kelce, previously starred in the reality dating show, Catching Kelce, back in 2016.
The upcoming Netflix series, Receiver, is a follow-up to the streamer’s smash hit, Quarterback, which featured Kelce’s teammate, Patrick Mahomes. The new series will showcase the lives of five of the best pass catchers in the NFL, including Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions, and teammates George Kittle and Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers.
While Kelce may have opted out of appearing on the show, he continues to make headlines both on and off the field, balancing his successful football career with his high-profile relationship, all while keeping a level head and a sense of privacy.
The highly-anticipated Netflix series, Receiver, will offer a glimpse into the lives and careers of some of the NFL’s top pass catchers.
Kelce and Swift have gone from strength to strength as a couple, navigating the challenges of dating in the public eye.
Kelce and Swift’s relationship has brought together fans from both worlds, creating a unique overlap between the NFL and pop music fandoms.
