Who are Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson? Travis Kelce thanks podcast hosts for his romance with Taylor Swift
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: It seems the romance between NFL star Travis Kelce and pop sensation Taylor Swift was orchestrated by Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson.
A resurfaced podcast clip from August has provided a glimpse into what seems to be a matchmaking effort by the dynamic duo.
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Did Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson's podcast pitch lead to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance?
In the podcast episode that originally aired on August 3, Erin and Charissa left no room for doubt about their desire to see Taylor and Kelce as an item.
Erin, who expressed her admiration for Taylor, made a heartfelt plea, saying, "[Taylor] I know we're not the best of friends, we're not even friends, but I consider you one."
She went on to extend an inviting hand to Taylor, urging, "Take us up on this. Go on a date with this guy."
Charissa echoed Erin's enthusiasm, adding her own persuasive argument by suggesting that Taylor should consider the opportunity not only for her personal happiness but also for the benefit of the two podcast hosts and the public at large.
Charissa emphasized, "There is no one who would give you a better time than this guy." Kelce, upon stumbling upon the resurfaced podcast clip, took to social media to express his gratitude to Erin and Charissa.
In a message that exuded enthusiasm, Kelce wrote, "You two are something else!! I owe you big time!!"
Taylor Swift's viewing figures at MetLife Stadium
The excitement surrounding Taylor and Kelce's budding relationship reached a crescendo when Taylor made a highly publicized appearance at MetLife Stadium to witness the Kansas City Chiefs secure a victory against the New York Jets.
This star-studded occasion in New Jersey did not disappoint, as viewership figures soared compared to the previous week when Taylor had watched Kelce play for the first time at Arrowhead Stadium.
Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game. #Bears #ChiefsKingdom #NFL pic.twitter.com/wrMoDszOme
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 25, 2023
Reports from the network revealed that an average of 27 million viewers tuned in to NBC and Peacock to witness the Chiefs' thrilling victory over the Jets.
The event was elevated to a new level of glamour as Swift's celebrity pals, including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman, joined Taylor in her suite at MetLife Stadium.
During the intense Week 4 matchup, as the Jets mounted a comeback and narrowed the gap to within eight points of the Chiefs in the second quarter, viewership peaked at an impressive 29.4 million viewers.