Fans of Taylor Swift had a field day after Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed Travis Kelce’s infamous phone ringtone.
The Chiefs tight end, who just reported to training camp, still uses a shrill, screaming noise as his ringtone, a tone he first unveiled during a 2015 NFL Network interview.
Despite the passage of nearly a decade, Kelce hasn’t updated his ringtone, a fact highlighted by the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his older brother Jason. The podcast posted a throwback clip on Tuesday amid their recording hiatus, captioned, “Trav had the greatest ringtone of all time in 2015.”
Patrick Mahomes confirmed the quirky detail by chiming in, “That man still has that ringtone lol,” to which the New Heights account replied, “Some things never change.” This revelation prompted a wave of humorous responses from Swift’s fans.
“Poor Tay, that phone better be on silent mode,” one fan commented. Another added, “Taylor has to listen to that anytime that man gets a call, poor woman works so hard to go home and get disturbed by that sound lmaoooo.” A third joked, “Taylor is better than me, I would’ve changed that ringtone the second he fell asleep.”
Kelce’s ringtone story surfaced as he returned to the U.S. after spending much of the summer traveling across Europe with Swift’s Eras Tour. Despite their busy schedules, the couple made the most of their time together. A source told PEOPLE that leaving Swift in Europe was tough for Kelce. “Travis’ last few concerts were bittersweet,” the insider shared. “They knew their time together like this was coming to an end, and he made sure to spend every minute he could with Taylor.”
“They’re so in love and very, very happy together. All their friends and family can see it,” the source added. The couple began dating in the summer of 2023 after Kelce attended Swift’s concert at Arrowhead Stadium.
This playful insight into Kelce’s life adds another layer to his public persona, showcasing the fun and quirky side of one of the NFL’s most dynamic players. As Kelce gears up for the new NFL season, his off-field antics, combined with his on-field prowess, continue to endear him to fans both old and new.
