Taylor Swift
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – NOVEMBER 09: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS. Taylor Swift performs onstage during ” Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on November 09, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

The long-awaited rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles unfolded on Monday, November 20. While the spotlight was on the gridiron, Swifties were, of course, buzzing with anticipation wondering if Taylor Swift would make another grand entrance to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

However, this time around, Swift’s presence was regrettably absent. Due to the intricate dance of conflicting schedules with her Eras Tour and the deeply somber note of a fan’s tragic passing at her concert in Rio de Janeiro, the 1989 singer found herself unable to attend the Super Bowl LVII rematch — and face-off between brothers Travis and Jason Kelce.

Taylor Swift
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 22: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Swift, a stalwart supporter of her boyfriend and his team, is known for adding a touch of *excitement* to Chiefs games.

Although disappointment lingered among the crowd deprived of a chance to witness Swift’s game-day glamour — and perhaps another swoon-worthy kiss between this dynamic duo — fans empathized with her situation and respected her need for privacy. Meanwhile, some critics suggested that her nonattendance might have been a fortunate twist of fate, sparing players and football fans from potential distractions.

Ultimately, Swift’s decision to skip the game was a deeply personal one. Balancing various factors, she made a choice that she deemed best for her circumstances. As Swift continues her tour and Kelce powers through the football season, the hope remains that future opportunities will allow them to share more moments in the spotlight together (cough cough, Super Bowl LVIII?!).