Travis Kelce flew solo at Patrick Mahomes’ charity auction Thursday night (May 15), but Taylor Swift‘s presence was still felt — especially during one hilarious moment when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end withdrew his bid on a guitar signed by his superstar girlfriend.
In a clip filmed by one attendee of the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation’s Golf Classic gala in Las Vegas, Kelce stands near his table with his bidding paddle in hand as an auctioneer fields offers on an acoustic guitar autographed by Swift. As the asking bid rises, the New Heights podcaster changes his mind and withdraws from pursuing the item, quipping, “I just realized I have that already.”
As Kelce sits back down with a cheeky grin, Mahomes — who stands nearby — bursts out laughing with the rest of the event’s attendees. The quarterback’s wife, Kansas City Current co-owner Brittany Mahomes, also sits at their table, covering her face as she chuckles.
Founded by Patrick Mahomes in 2019, 15 and The Mahomies is “dedicated to improving the lives of children” and supporting initiatives that “focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes,” according to the charity’s website. In 2024, Kelce attended the same gala with the “Fortnight” singer on his arm, at one point auctioning off four tickets to Swift’s Eras Tour for $80,000.
The event comes just a few days after the Grotesquerie star and Swift stepped out together in Philadelphia for a Mother’s Day gathering at a restaurant, marking one of the first times the couple has been seen out in public in the past few months. Since concluding her Eras trek in December, the 14-time Grammy winner has largely been staying out of the spotlight (although fans do suspect she’s gearing up to announce something at the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26).
During her time off, Swift has seemingly been prioritizing family time. Travis’ older brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, recently revealed that the singer-songwriter had made time to meet his and Kylie Kelce’s new daughter, Finnley, whom they welcomed in April.
“We were fortunate to have them all in,” Jason told Entertainment Tonight on Monday (May 12). “It doesn’t happen often — everyone’s busy — but it was really special.”
