Travis Kelce; Taylor Swift.Photo:JC Olivera/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images
JC Olivera/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images
A source reveals exclusively to PEOPLE that the pair are giving romance “a real try,” despite both of their schedules being “actually insane.”
“She’s the biggest star in the world and it’s no secret dating an athlete is very tough, but they’ve been texting and talking on the phone between the pockets of time they get to spend with each other,” they say.
The source adds that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, is “still very focused” on the team and is “a pro at compartmentalizing.”
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Michael Owens/Getty; Cooper Neill/Getty
Michael Owens/Getty; Cooper Neill/Getty
“There’s not some looming date like, ‘Oh, she’s going back on tour’ and ‘his football schedule is getting crazy.’ They’ll figure it out. He’s said it himself, he knows what he signed up for with this attention, but they’ve spent time under the radar too. They’re giving things a real try,” the source says.Swift, 33, and Kelce made all of New York City shimmer this weekend as they were spotted spending time together.
During their first public, hand-holding date night — which also coincided with theirsurpriseSaturday Night Liveappearances— the NFL player and “Anti-Hero” singer attendedthe show’s afterpartyat Catch Steak following the season 49 premiere ofSNLon Saturday night.
“Taylor and Travis were there all night and they were so smiley, they were so happy,” an insider previously told PEOPLE. “They were so talkative. They were really fun. They talked to every single person in the room that talked to them.”
Travis Kelce helps Taylor Swift out of a car when arriving at the ‘Saturday Night Live’ afterparty on Oct. 15, 2023.Gotham/GC Images
Gotham/GC Images
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And on Sunday evening, the couple were spotted walking hand in hand asthey left the Waverly Inn restaurantafter dinner at the West Village staple.
“Taylor’s unlike anyone Travis has dated before,” the source explains. “It was very unexpected for his friends, but he’s so into her and very, very happy.”
source: people.com
