Taylor Swift faces heightened scrutiny as her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce continues to captivate fans and fuel media headlines. However, the Eras Tour singer’s recent interaction with NFL referee Sarah Thomas—unrelated to her connection with Kelce—has ignited a fresh wave of backlash among fans.
According to Daily Mail, Swift’s brief encounter with Thomas before the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Broncos game on November 10 left some NFL fans outraged. Landon Reinhardt from KSNT Sports tweeted about the interaction, noting that Thomas FaceTimed her family and even requested a photo with the Grammy-winning singer.
The encounter has fueled existing theories among fans who believe the NFL may be showing favoritism towards the Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions, as they aim for a third consecutive title. With a narrow 16-14 win over the Broncos thanks to a last-second field goal block, the Chiefs advanced to 9-0 this season. Yet, some fans argue the team’s success is aided by “questionable calls” that allegedly favor them, adding more fuel to the conspiracy.
Swift’s connection to Kelce and now her brief meeting with Thomas have intensified discussions on social media, with fans accusing the NFL of bias. Many expressed their frustration online, questioning the referee’s impartiality and suggesting Swift’s celebrity influence might be impacting the game’s fairness.
One user wrote, “Landon really isn’t helping with the Chiefs referee accusations.” Another fan added, “This league is like WWE at this point—totally scripted.” A third criticized the referee for appearing “star-struck” by Swift, speculating that it could lead to “automatic wins” for the Chiefs.
Despite the backlash, Swift continues to support Kelce and will likely be seen at future Chiefs games. The pop icon’s influence in the NFL world remains a hot topic as fans, players, and league officials navigate the intense media spotlight on her every move. Kelce’s next game against the Buffalo Bills on November 17 will surely draw even more attention to the star couple’s impact on NFL fandom.
