Patrick Mahomes: Taylor Swift Influenced Travis Kelce to Grow His Hair

Patrick Mahomes is jovially crediting Taylor Swift for influencing Travis Kelce’s new hairstyle. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback humorously remarked that his teammate decided to grow his hair out because of his bond with the pop icon.

“I’ve been trying to get him to grow his hair out and all of a sudden Taylor gets him to do it,” Mahomes, 28, quipped during a special town hall on SiriusXM NFL Radio, according to People.

Kelce, 34, showed up at the Chiefs training camp last month with a fresh appearance, sporting longer hair and a mustache. Previously, he had been seen with a fade haircut for much of the last year.

During a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Florida, Kelce kept his hair under wraps with a baseball cap and appeared to be growing his facial hair back.

It’s been over a year since Kelce revealed on New Heights that he attempted to give Swift his phone number at her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, Missouri.

Since then, the 34-year-old pop star has been supportive, attending several of Kelce’s NFL games and making her debut in the suites of Arrowhead Stadium last September. She also attended the Super Bowl, where Kelce and the Chiefs secured a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

For his part, Kelce has also shown his support by attending multiple Eras Tour shows during his off time. He even made a cameo on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium in June, and was last seen in the audience during her July 18 show in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

A source told ET in May that the couple is committed to making their relationship work despite their busy schedules.

“He’s a very supportive partner, as is she. The two are making it a point to celebrate each other’s achievements and show up when it matters most,” the source said.

In June, a source further explained to ET how Swift and Kelce manage their long-distance relationship.

“Taylor and Travis make sure that the current long-distance aspect of their relationship doesn’t last very long,” the source said. “They both move their schedules around if it’s feasible and try to carve out as much time as they can to see each other, as well as each other’s families and friends.”

The source added, “They prioritize each other and do anything and everything to make each other happy. Their relationship is genuine, and they both want to make it work, so it does.”

Swift will soon conclude her European leg of the record-breaking Eras Tour in London with five nights at Wembley Stadium, beginning Aug. 15. This will be her first show since a thwarted terrorist attack led to the cancellation of her planned performances in Vienna, Austria, earlier this month.

She will then return to the stage on Oct. 18 to kick off another North American leg at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Meanwhile, Kelce’s pre-season with the Chiefs continues with matchups against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 17 and the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22. The Chiefs’ home opener is set for Sept. 5 against the Baltimore Ravens.