This is a significant shift from their time in the spotlight, when Swift would support Kelce at Chiefs games, Kelce would go on her Eras Tour, and the two would go out with famous pals like Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Jack Antonoff, and Margaret Qualley.

The pair was perceived as disliked in certain quarters due to Swift’s booing and Kelce’s lackluster performance during the Super Bowl. Many believed that removing themselves from the spotlight was the best course of action because it would let them to concentrate on one another away from the commotion, especially since there were reports circulating regarding strain in their relationship.

According to a source who spoke to Us Weekly, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were yearning for a more “normal life” following the hectic schedules of the Eras Tour and the Super Bowl. The pair “needed time for themselves,” according to another insider, who agrees. The CEO of Strategic Vision PR Group, David E. Johnson, claims that Swift and Kelce deliberately chose to avoid the limelight.

There had been some public outrage due to the overexposure symptoms brought on by their ongoing prominence. Their connection has become more intriguing as a result of their withdrawal, which also makes their few appearances more significant and noteworthy.

Swift and Kelce’s romance was in the news from the start, but the tremendous fanfare soon got to be too much. According to a third source, Kelce in particular felt caught up in the wave of his unexpected rise in celebrity, and the couple has come to the realization that receiving continual attention isn’t always good for their relationship.

The continuous controversy surrounding Swift’s close friend Blake Lively is another factor contributing to Swift and Kelce’s more subdued lifestyle. Since December 2024, Lively and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds, have been embroiled in a court battle with Justin Baldoni, the director and co-star of It Ends With Us. Swift was brought up in the lawsuit, and according to Baldoni, Lively exploited her to sway writing choices.

The circumstance has made Swift and Kelce even more private, according to a source cited by US Weekly, as Swift tries to relax and avoid becoming embroiled in any scandal.

While it lasts, they are taking full advantage of this downtime. As rumors about Swift’s potential re-recording of her 2017 album Reputation continue to circulate, Kelce is anticipated to start NFL training camp in July.