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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift | Source: Getty Images
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Travis Kelce Shares Surprise Detail From London Getaway With Taylor Swift

Andrii Tykhyi
May 23, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is opening up about his recent London trip with Taylor Swift, revealing the unexpected meal that changed his mind about a longtime reputation.

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During the May 13 episode of his "New Heights" podcast, Travis Kelce reflected on his recent getaway to London with Taylor Swift, sharing details about the couple's theater outing, favorite restaurant experiences, and the ongoing jokes surrounding his eating habits.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen on October 11, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen on October 11, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Travis Kelce Opens Up About London Trip

Travis confirmed he recently traveled to London with Taylor after his brother and co-host, Jason Kelce, joked that he learned about the trip online. "London is fun, Jason," Travis replied during the podcast episode.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen on December 28, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen on December 28, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

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The couple reportedly spent part of their trip attending a production of "Romeo & Juliet" starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe. Travis praised the performances, particularly Jupe's portrayal of Romeo, saying:

"For the most part, had some really good food and enjoyed some plays. Saw Sadie Sink, and, I believe, Noah Jupe is his name. He's [expletive] phenomenal as Romeo. Sadie was phenomenal as Juliet as well."

Jason and Travis Kelce on the "New Heights" podcast in a post dated May 13, 2026. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

Jason and Travis Kelce on the "New Heights" podcast in a post dated May 13, 2026. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

The London visit also included an appearance at Poppy Delevingne's 40th birthday party on May 7, as well as a stop at Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat restaurant. The famous chef later described Taylor and Travis as a "classy couple" who were "in high spirits" and "had a blast" during their visit.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen in NoHo on November 6, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen in NoHo on November 6, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

The Meal That Changed the Conversation

One of the biggest highlights from the trip came during a visit to the Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Gymkhana, where Travis said he experienced one of the most unexpected meals he has ever had. The tight end revealed:

"Every dish they brought out, I didn't ask a single question. I just dove in. The only questions that I had to ask was how hot or how spicy the heat of the spice."

Travis Kelce speaks about his recent London getaway with Taylor Swift during an episode of the "New Heights" podcast. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

Travis Kelce speaks about his recent London getaway with Taylor Swift during an episode of the "New Heights" podcast. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

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Travis admitted he followed the rest of the table's lead when ordering and said the group opted for milder spice levels throughout the meal. The conversation eventually shifted to the long-running jokes about Travis supposedly being a picky eater.

Jason pointed out that his younger brother had seemed frustrated by the label in recent podcast episodes. "It's not accurate at all, but it's fun to play around with because I was at one point," Travis explained.

Jason and Travis Kelce react during a conversation about Travis' recent London trip with Taylor Swift on the "New Heights" podcast. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

Jason and Travis Kelce react during a conversation about Travis' recent London trip with Taylor Swift on the "New Heights" podcast. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

He then recalled how Jason first helped expand his palate years ago after encouraging him to try sushi during a night out. "I was hammered, and you told me, 'Dude, just eat this. You're gonna love it,'" the football star recalled.

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"And I did. And then I've loved sushi ever since." The Chiefs star added that sushi has since become a regular part of his diet. "Sushi's like, I can't go, like, more than a week without getting sushi now," he said.

Jason and Travis Kelce react during a conversation about Travis' recent London trip with Taylor Swift on the "New Heights" podcast. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

Jason and Travis Kelce react during a conversation about Travis' recent London trip with Taylor Swift on the "New Heights" podcast. | Source: YouTube/ New Heights

Taylor Swift Gets Pulled Into the Debate

As the conversation progressed, Jason jokingly suggested that Taylor also played a role in changing Travis' relationship with food. "You didn't like food before you started dating with Taylor. That's all I'm saying," Jason teased.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the iHeartRadio Music Awards show on March 26, 2026, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the iHeartRadio Music Awards show on March 26, 2026, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Travis quickly dismissed the claim as "bogus," though the exchange continued to fuel the lighthearted debate. Podcast producer Brandon Borders also joined in on the teasing, joking that Travis had traveled overseas just to prove everyone wrong. Borders said:

"You flew out of the country to prove a point. You flew out of the country to prove me wrong personally."

While the conversation centered largely on food, the episode offered another glimpse into Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's increasingly public relationship, which has continued to draw attention everywhere from NFL stadiums to international events.

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