Kelly Clarkson is clearing up misconceptions about comments she made on her talk show regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s high-profile relationship. During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Clarkson joked about the constant media coverage of the pop star and NFL player’s romance, saying “It’s not hilarious how it is literally taking over the NFL for people that like watching sports now. It’s like you’re watching Housewives while you’re watching.”
Some media outlets portrayed Clarkson’s remarks as criticism or “bashing” of Swift and Kelce’s relationship. However, the singer took to Instagram this weekend to set the record straight. “Just a quick public service announcement everybody since this seems to be breaking news…” Clarkson began, “Do not fall prey to clickbait, trash reporters twisting the facts again. I did not bash anyone’s romance. I am pro romance. Yay romance.”
Clarkson went on to encourage people to actually watch what she said, explaining “I just said I want to watch football when I tune in to watch football. Seems an appropriate request. Okay, carry on, and GO COWBOYS!” The singer emphasized she was not criticizing or making light of Swift and Kelce’s budding relationship, but rather commenting on the excessive media focus on their personal lives during NFL games and coverage.
Swift and Kelce first sparked dating rumors earlier this month when Swift was spotted attending several of the Kansas City Chiefs’ games to support Kelce. The two then made surprise cameo appearances on Saturday Night Live together on October 14th, further fueling speculation about their relationship status.
Since then, sports media outlets have dedicated significant air time to discussing Swift’s appearances at Chiefs’ games, her interactions with Kelce, and speculating about their possible romance. This was the excessivecoverage Clarkson was referencing in her original remarks on her talk show.
Many other celebrities and public figures have also weighed in on Swift and Kelce’s budding relationship since it became public, often in a lighthearted way. However, Clarkson’s comments were misconstrued by some as criticism, prompting her clarification.
Clarkson emphasized she is fully supportive of Swift and Kelce’s relationship, stating “I am pro romance. Yay romance.” Her intention was solely to poke fun at the overwhelming media attention on the stars’ personal lives, rather than provide meaningful football analysis and coverage of gameplay.
The singer concluded her Instagram message with a reference to her love of football, writing “Okay, carry on, and GO COWBOYS!” This further reiterated that her remarks were not meant as criticism of Swift and Kelce, but rather commentary on sports media coverage priorities.
Clarkson’s clarification serves as a reminder of how easy it is for public figures’ comments to be taken out of context or misconstrued, especially when filtered through clickbait headlines. By setting the record straight herself on social media, Clarkson made it clear she fully supports Swift and Kelce’s right to privacy and happiness in their relationship.
The high-profile couple will likely continue facing intense public scrutiny and media coverage as their romance progresses. However, Clarkson has made it clear she won’t contribute to unfair “bashing” or invasion of Swift and Kelce’s privacy. She even cheekily encouraged the public to tune into football coverage for actual “football” when possible.
