Taylor Swift sweetly referenced 'boyfriend' Travis Kelce in hospital visit
Taylor Swift sweetly referenced 'boyfriend' Travis Kelce in hospital visit
Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce have been spending some time in Florida as of late, with the smitten couple taking in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Before the game, Swift surprised patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida with a visit that included pictures, hugs and an all-around sweet day.
One mega Swiftie that the 14-time Grammy winner popped in to see was Jamarr, who posted video of the visit. At one point, someone in the room asked Swift why she was in Florida, and the The Tortured Poets Department singer had a ready and sensible answer that involved her beau of two years.
"My boyfriend is training here, so I just thought I'd come see how you're doing," Swift told Jamarr.
Kelce has been getting in workouts in the sunshine state, allegedly losing about 25 pounds and slimming down a bit before the season. With the Chiefs mini-camp on the calendar for June 17-19, Kelce -- and likely Swift -- will return to Kansas City.
With Kelce's 13th season getting underway soon and Swift recently wrapping up the purchase of her masters, the lovey-dovey pair deserved a little getaway to sunshine and sand. That Swift got a chance to brighten the day of some fans is just the cherry on top.
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