Travis Kelce's sweet reaction to Kylie Kelce's Eagles loyalty reveals the special bond behind their football rivalry

Travis Kelce knows that his sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, will never put family ties ahead of her love for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Kansas City Chiefs star recently praised her honesty on New Heights, joking that Kylie would have no problem telling him to his face that she wanted the Eagles to win, even if it meant cheering against him. Her loyalty is something Travis says he genuinely respects.Travis Kelce appreciates Kylie Kelce’s loyalty to the Philadelphia Eagles despite his Chiefs connectionThe conversation took place during the November 4 episode of New Heights, which Travis hosts with his older brother, Jason Kelce. The brothers were discussing the Kansas City Chiefs’ upcoming game against the New York Jets when longtime show staffer Jake Chatzky found himself caught between his childhood team and his boss. Travis used the exchange to explain why he appreciates Kylie’s straightforward approach to football.Jason asked Chatzky which side he would support when the Jets and Chiefs met on Sunday. Since Chatzky grew up supporting New York, the question put him in an awkward position. He initially hesitated before saying, “I’m absolutely rooting for Travis, for sure, I am 100% rooting for Travis.”Travis was quick to question his answer. Laughing at his colleague, he told him, “You hear that Jets fans? He’s a f***ing phony. He’s a phony.”Chatzky then tried to explain that he was supporting Travis personally rather than openly picking the Chiefs to win. However, Travis was not convinced and replied, “Don’t f***ing lie to my face.”The playful argument gave Travis a reason to bring Kylie into the conversation. Unlike Chatzky, she has never tried to hide which team she wants to win, even when her brother-in-law is playing for the opposition.“At least my sister-in-law will tell me to my face, ‘F*** you, I hope the Birds win,’” Travis said, making Jason and Chatzky laugh.His comment was not meant as criticism. Instead, it showed that Travis knows exactly where Kylie stands and would rather hear her honest opinion than receive support that she does not genuinely feel.Kylie Kelce refuses to wear Kansas City Chiefs gear despite supporting Travis KelceKylie’s loyalty to the Philadelphia Eagles is not something she has started showing recently. She has supported the team since childhood, and her connection to Philadelphia has remained strong even after marrying former Eagles center Jason Kelce.Her decision not to wear Chiefs merchandise became especially noticeable during Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024. The game brought the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers together, giving Kylie a chance to support Travis on one of the biggest nights of his career. However, she still refused to wear an official Chiefs shirt.Instead, Kylie attended the game in a red University of Cincinnati T-shirt, representing the college both Kelce brothers attended. She also wore an “Alright Nah” T-shirt underneath, a small nod to Travis and his familiar expression.Jason had explained the situation during an earlier New Heights episode, revealing that he had tried to convince his wife to make an exception because Travis was playing. He said, “I have tried saying, ‘Kylie, we have family in the game, it’s okay to cheer on that team. They’re not playing the Eagles. You realize this isn’t against the Eagles right?’ She just refuses.”Jason also mentioned that Eagles supporters appreciated her decision to stick with her team despite her family connection to Kansas City.Travis, meanwhile, had no problem with her choice. Even at the time, he made it clear that he valued her presence more than what she wore to the game.“I respect it Ky,” he said. “I appreciate you even wearing red. You could have worn something neutral and just showed your support. You showing up was enough for me, so I appreciate it.”His latest comments show that the understanding has not changed. Kylie can cheer for Philadelphia, Travis can play for Kansas City, and neither has to pretend otherwise to keep their family bond strong.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.