Before Taylor Swift started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, the singer took note of his off-the-field talents.
In a twist of fate, Kelce’s “Saturday Night Live” appearance last year first linked the duo about five months before they met.
The guys behind the Please Don’t Destroy videos, Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, revealed the story on Mike Birbiglia’s “Working It Out” podcast.
“We worked with both Taylor and Travis Kelce before they got together,” Marshall said. Kelce hosted the late-night show in March 2023. Swift last hosted in November 2021, joining the Please Don’t Destroy team for the “Three Sad Virgins” music video. After the couple started dating, the “Blank Space” singer and Kelce made surprise appearances on the show in October 2023.
“And we can cut this out if you guys don’t want to say this but, she kind of told us that she watched his ‘SNL’ episode and saw him in our video and was like, ‘This guy seems funny,’” Marshall said. “So a little bit brought them together.”
Marshall almost told this story during an appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, but feared jinxing the couple. And the possible backlash.
“I think that if then they break up, we will somehow be like pinned as causing this disaster,” Marshall said. “It’s just a very precarious situation. People have strong feelings.”
Birbiglia has also worked with Swift. The comedian appeared in her “Anti-Hero” music video.
The unfolding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship seems like a serendipitous tale woven with the threads of fate.
Surprisingly, Kelce’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” last year played a pivotal role in connecting the two, a revelation shared by the creative minds behind the Please Don’t Destroy videos, Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, on Mike Birbiglia’s “Working It Out” podcast.
It all began when Kelce hosted the iconic late-night show in March 2023, about five months before he and Swift crossed paths.
Swift, having previously collaborated with the Please Don’t Destroy team for the “Three Sad Virgins” music video, had formed a connection with them.
Following Kelce’s SNL appearance, Swift watched the episode and saw him in their video, sparking her interest in the NFL star.
As Marshall recounted the story, it became evident that Swift’s intrigue in Kelce was kindled by his comedic charm displayed on SNL and in their video collaboration.
This seemingly chance encounter blossomed into a romance that surprised many when Swift and Kelce made unexpected joint appearances on SNL in October 2023.
Despite the temptation to share this anecdote during a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, Marshall hesitated, fearing that doing so might inadvertently invite negative outcomes or backlash.
The delicate balance between acknowledging their role in the couple’s story and avoiding undue scrutiny underscores the unpredictability of celebrity relationships and the public’s intense investment in them.
Birbiglia’s connection to both Swift and the Please Don’t Destroy team adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative, highlighting the interconnectedness of the entertainment industry and the uncanny ways in which chance encounters can shape destinies.
As Swift and Kelce continue their journey together, their love story serves as a reminder of the whimsical nature of romance and the unexpected paths it can take.
