Taylor Swift Fans Accused of Pressuring Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” Account to Delete Tweet

Taylor Swift’s fanbase has found itself in hot water after they reportedly “bullied” the social media team behind the New Heights podcast, hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, into deleting a tweet. The controversy unfolded following the recent Super Bowl, in which the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22. This outcome was particularly disheartening for Chiefs fans, many of whom have been rallied by pop sensation Taylor Swift’s high-profile relationship with Travis Kelce.

Since the pair went public with their romance in October 2023, Swift’s fans have shown up in droves to support the Chiefs, wearing team merchandise at her concerts. So when the Eagles were crowned champions, it’s no surprise that emotions ran high amongst Swifties, especially when they saw the podcast account congratulating the opposing team.

In a tweet that was soon deleted, the official New Heights account celebrated the Eagles’ victory, saying, “Congrats to all our Birds fan 92%ers and Jason’s Eagles teammates on an incredible season.” Accompanying the message were images of Jason from his tenure with the Eagles, along with a quote expressing his fondness for the Philadelphia organization.

However, the celebratory message did not sit well with Taylor’s loyal followers, who quickly flooded the tweet with criticism. Responses ranged from vitriolic outbursts to GIFs expressing their displeasure. One fan remarked on the timing of the tweet, saying it was inappropriate to congratulate another team while Travis had just faced a significant loss. Swifties voiced their frustrations, suggesting that the podcast was insensitive for acknowledging the Eagles’ win over Travis’s team so soon after the game.

As backlash mounted, it wasn’t long before the tweet was removed, leading many to believe it was a direct response to the fury from Swift’s loyal fanbase. Speculations grew, with some fans lamenting the loss of the friendly rapport that had been cultivated between Swifties and sports.

Interestingly, amid the swirling controversy, Jason Kelce later took to social media to clarify the situation. He explained that the tweet was deleted at his request and not due to any backlash from fans. Jason revealed that he found the original post too focused on him and wanted it to highlight the Eagles’ triumphant season instead.

In the wake of this incident, the remaining posts on the New Heights account have predominantly shifted focus back to the Kansas City Chiefs, emphasizing their effort in a season that had ended in disappointment. The only mention of the Eagles’ success that remains on their profile is a retweet from Jason that congratulates his former teammates on their victory.

As for Taylor Swift, she has yet to comment on the drama or the Super Bowl itself through her social media channels, leaving fans buzzing with speculation. This incident serves as a reminder of how passionate fan bases can shape narratives in unexpected ways within the entertainment and sports worlds.