During a 2023 date with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce found himself at the center of a viral moment after it seemed like the NFL star had pushed a security guard. The incident, which occurred after the couple made surprise appearances on Saturday Night Live, sparked widespread discussion online. Now, fans are curious to know exactly what happened and what Kelce has said about the incident. Here are all the details.
Did Travis Kelce push a security guard in 2023?
Travis Kelce has denied pushing a security guard in 2023 while on a date with Taylor Swift.
In 2023, a viral TikTok video captured a moment involving NFL star Travis Kelce and a security guard. The footage shows Kelce escorting Taylor Swift out of an SUV after their surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live. As Kelce approaches the car, he places his hand on a security guard, who then steps aside to allow Kelce to open the door for Swift.
The incident inspired comedian Houffdizzle to create a parody video. He portrayed the security guard humorously venting about being “pushed” aside by Kelce. In the sketch, the guard jokingly complains about Kelce overstepping his duties, saying, “I was trying to do my job, and he just pushed me out of the way to open the car door for her.”
The moment was discussed on an episode of the New Heights podcast, which Kelce co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. During the episode, Jason Kelce teased his brother about the so-called “push.” This prompted the Kansas Chiefs to clarify that he did not push the guard but rather placed his hand on the guard’s back to signal his presence. Travis Kelce explained that he was trying to avoid startling the guard, who was focused on his job of ensuring security.
Travis Kelce added that if he had truly pushed the guard, the situation might have escalated differently. The NFL player joked that the guard would have tased him. He further emphasized that the security team never brought up the incident, and he praised them as “good people.”
Kelce further opened up about his perspective on dating. He revealed that he takes on a protective role when out with someone. He said, “I feel like whenever I’m on a date, I’m always like having like the sense of like I’m a man in the situation. I’m protective for sure — you always kind of have that feeling or that self-awareness.”
