Reports have surfaced indicating that global pop sensation Taylor Swift has returned to the United States from Japan, heightening anticipation for a potential appearance at the Super Bowl to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
Swift’s plane touched down in Los Angeles on Saturday following a successful concert in Tokyo, leading fans to speculate whether she will attend Sunday’s game in Las Vegas to support Kelce as he represents the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers. Gossip site TMZ captured a glimpse of Swift as she exited the airport, boarding an SUV accompanied by a convoy of vehicles with tinted windows.
Swift’s movements had been the subject of intense speculation on social media, with avid followers tracking flights from Tokyo to LA in anticipation of her arrival.
Even the Japanese embassy joined the conversation, sharing on social media that if Swift departed Tokyo after her concert, she would likely arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl kickoff.
As one of the most successful music artists in history, boasting 14 Grammy wins and millions of album sales worldwide, Swift has become a familiar face at American football games, attending 12 to watch Kelce play. NFL officials have acknowledged her influence in driving interest in the sport among young women.
Swift’s potential presence at the 58th Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium could further elevate the event’s viewership, which regularly surpasses 100 million viewers as the pinnacle of the US sporting calendar. Kelce, in jest, remarked on the pressure to perform after Swift’s recent Grammy win, stating, “She’s rewriting the history books herself. I told her I would have to hold up my end of the bargain and come home with some hardware, too.”
The prospect of Swift gracing the Super Bowl with her presence adds an extra layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated event.