Travis Kelce’s Dad Ed Watched Taylor Swift Interviews to ‘Get a Sense’ of What She’s Like (Exclusive)

Ed Kelce investigates Taylor Swift as the singer continues her relationship with his son Travis Kelce.

In his first interview since Travis, 34, and Swift, 33, announced their new romance, Ed told PEOPLE that he’s been watching interviews and appearances with the “Bejeweled” singer in an effort to get to know her better.

The father of two — he and Donna Kelce are also parents to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason — says he’s “gone back and listened to interviews she’s done over the years” since meeting Swift “because it gives you a sense of what kind of person Kao is.”

In particular, “she gave a speech at a commencement ceremony at NYU and I thought it was great,” says Ed, explaining that watching Swift speak in interviews “just confirms my initial impression of her,” which is that “she’s very honest, down-to-earth person.

“She’s America’s girl,” adds Ed, who was first seen with Swift in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 12, during the Kansas City Chiefs’ home game against the Denver Broncos.

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Taylor Swift and Ed Kelce watch the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Donna has also become a national treasure since both of her sons competed in the 2023 Super Bowl, and Ed says she’s “reveling” in her newfound fame.

“She’s a football mom,” he says, adding that NFL fans have embraced Travis and Jason’s mom more than him. “I don’t think there’s any shortage of soccer dads in this country. I think the moms here got a leader with Donna. We’ll let it go.”

Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce watch before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023.

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During a busy NFL season, Ed says he talks to Travis and Jason “several times a week,” which usually includes a postgame text discussing their performances.

“I’m not shy about calling them out if I see something that maybe could have been better, and they appreciate it,” says Ed.

“Good how much [Jason and Travis] they’re both in their positions,” says that “what makes them special” is their constant desire to win.

Ed explains, “They’re always looking at how they can get a little better and how they can contribute to the team. The ultimate goal is one more win, and that’s more important to them than accolades or records or any of that.”

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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce at the pregame game against the Boston Celtics against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Ed’s latest comments about Swift come after he shared a “very special” observation from his first meeting with the singer.

“We are sitting in the apartment, she also gets up in the front room, she gets up to go get a drink or something and starts collecting empty bottles, cans, plates that are scattered around,” said dad. “Because in the apartments everyone gets something, and you empty it wherever you can.”

Ed continued, “And I’m just thinking, I don’t think she got the diva memo. She didn’t get the spoiled musician. She doesn’t know how to pull it off. And that really said a lot to me.”

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