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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spotted at the iHeart Radio Music Awards

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  • They attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards but arrived separately in 2026.
  • Kelce arrived later to support Swift, a role reversal from when she attends Chiefs games.
  • Their attendance followed post-Oscars parties and a reported soirée involving Kelce.

After the Academy Awards earlier this month, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer Taylor Swift attended some post-Oscars parties.

There were no photos, but comedian Jeff Ross said on the “Joe Rogan Experience” that he had met Kelce at a soirée after the Academy Awards. That led to a discussion of Swift and Kelce.

Fans finally got to see America’s sweethearts on Thursday when they showed up at the iHeart Radio Music Awards in Hollywood. It was the first time Swift had attended an awards show in 2026.

They just didn’t get there together.

Swift was a (very) early arrival to the program, and Kelce arrived at the Dolby Theater later in support of her. It was somewhat of a role-reversal from Chiefs games, when Swift comes to see Kelce play at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Or a repeat of the Eras Tour, which Kelce saw double-digit times.

Here are photos and video of the couple.

Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 26, 2026.
Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 26, 2026. Phillip Faraone Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 26, 2026.
Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 26, 2026. Phillip Faraone Getty Images for iHeartRadio

Inside the Dolby Theatre

The couple, expected to be married later this year, may have gotten to the show separately. But they quickly found one another inside the Dolby Theatre.

At one point, Kelce clapped for Swift when an emcee mentioned she was at the awards show. There were even more photos and videos of Swift and Kelce together.

Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 26, 2026.
Taylor Swift attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 26, 2026. Frazer Harrison Getty Images

This story was originally published March 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM.

Pete Grathoff
The Kansas City Star
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