Tom Brady takes hilarious dig at Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift
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Tom Brady recently stole the spotlight with a humorous jab at Travis Kelce for his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift during Netflix’s live comedy event, “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” which aired on May 5. Known for his quick wit and charismatic presence, Brady turned the tables at the event, which initially set out to roast him.
At the star-studded roast, Brady was joined by a panel of celebrities and former teammates, including host Kevin Hart, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Nikki Glaser, Drew Bledsoe, Randy Moss, and even Kim Kardashian. The event, filled with jests and jibes, saw Brady on the receiving end of numerous barbs from these celebrities, each adding their own flavor to the comedic grilling of the famed quarterback, reported the Independent.
He quipped, “Kansas City, you say your stadium is the loudest. It helps when your fans are 14-year-old girls.” “In honor of Tay Tay… Let’s take a look at the Chiefs Eras; Terrible for 50 years, good for 5. Shake it off!” said Brady while giving reference to Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour and her 2014 hit song, Shake it Off.
However, it was Brady who delivered one of the night’s most memorable moments when he took a playful shot at Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and pop superstar Taylor Swift had been making headlines since September 2023, when Swift was first spotted at a game at Arrowhead Stadium. Their relationship quickly caught the public eye, with Swift subsequently attending 12 more of Kelce’s games, including their four playoff victories.
The couple’s high visibility at these games turned out to be more than just tabloid fodder; CBS reported a staggering 175 percent increase in ticket sales for the Chiefs, attributed largely to Swift’s frequent appearances to support Kelce. This phenomenon didn’t escape Brady’s comedic radar.
During his turn to speak, Brady playfully mocked Kelce’s relationship with Swift, weaving in humor to highlight the surreal celebrity crossover between NFL games and pop concerts that seemed to follow the couple’s public outings. The remark was a lighthearted nod to the unusual but lucrative impact of their relationship on football viewership and ticket sales.
Brady’s jest about Kelce and Swift was a standout moment in a night filled with humor and roasting, underscoring his ability to dish out comedy as well as he takes it. His playful dig not only brought laughter but also shed light on the unique intersections of sports, entertainment, and celebrity culture.
Overall, “The Greatest Roast of All Time” proved to be an evening where sports icons and entertainment celebrities came together for a blend of humor, roast, and revelry, with Brady, as always, playing a central role both as a target and a participant in the fun.
