Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend Missing at 2024 VMAs – The Jaw-Dropping Reason Fans Can’t Stop Talking About!

Although Travis Kelce didn’t go to this year’s VMAs, people online were talking about it a lot. However, his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, still mentioned him during her speech when she won an award.

The reason for Travis Kelce’s absence was shared by a media outlet before the event. While Taylor talked about him during the show, some fans still believe there might be more behind his decision not to attend.

According to an article by *Page Six*, Travis Kelce couldn’t attend the VMAs at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, because of his work commitments. The music event, which was a huge night for Taylor Swift, took place on the evening of Wednesday, September 11.

In an exclusive interview with *Page Six*, an insider explained why Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce couldn’t attend the VMAs, revealing, “[Travis] had to be back in Kansas City by Tuesday for practice.”

The insider was referring to the upcoming game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15. The two teams are scheduled to face off in a Week 2 game at 4:25 p.m. ET.

This follows the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory in Week 1, where they defeated the Baltimore Ravens with a score of 27-20.

Some netizens weren’t fully convinced by *Page Six*’s explanation for Travis Kelce missing the VMAs. Many took to social media to share their own theories about why he skipped the event.

One person speculated, “I think he’s not at Taylor’s award [show] because he’s not interested in her! He’s more interested in his career.” Adding a bit of humor, another commented sarcastically, “He obviously doesn’t have time to have a matching dress made.”

Some people even believe that Travis Kelce’s absence hints at possible trouble in his relationship with Taylor Swift, who was the most nominated artist at this year’s VMAs. One person wrote, “Now. The breakup we all heard was coming,” while another added, “Great loss, beginning of the end…” suggesting they think the couple might be close to splitting up.

Despite the speculation surrounding their relationship, neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce have addressed any rumors of a potential breakup.

In fact, rather than hinting at any trouble, Taylor Swift gave her boyfriend a special shoutout during her acceptance speech at the VMAs, showing no signs of a split.

After accepting the award for Video of the Year, which she won for her collaboration with Post Malone on the song “Fortnight,” Taylor Swift mentioned how Travis Kelce supported her throughout the filming of the music video, cheering her on during the process.

Taylor Swift fondly recalled a special moment during her Video of the Year acceptance speech. “Something that I’ll always remember is that when I would finish a take and I’d say cut […] I would always just hear someone cheering, like, ‘Woo,’ from across the studio where we were shooting it, and that one person was my boyfriend Travis,” she shared with the audience.

When Taylor Swift mentioned Travis Kelce and referred to him as her boyfriend, the crowd erupted with excitement. She added, “Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic. So I wanna thank him for adding that to our shoot because I’ll always remember that.”

The reaction to Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech online was quite different from the enthusiastic cheers she received at the VMAs. Some netizens are speculating that the moment might have had a hidden agenda, suggesting there could be more to the story than what was publicly shared.

One social media user on Instagram commented, “She had to mention [Kelce], it’s part of the ‘arrangement.'” Another user added, “‘[I’ll] always remember that.’ The contract between them is about to end. 💀,” hinting that they believe there might be an underlying agreement or timeline affecting their relationship.

Another observer noted, “He is loving the fame.. 😂,” while someone else expressed their frustration, saying, “Not a fan of hers anymore! Actually, never was!”

In addition to winning Video of the Year, Taylor Swift received 11 other nominations. These included Song of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Collaboration with Post Malone for “Fortnight.”

Taylor Swift was also nominated for Best Pop, Artist of the Year, and VMAs Most Iconic Performance for her hit classic “You Belong With Me.”