Bill Maher Mocks Length of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Relationship: 'The World Is So Upside Down'

Bill Maher, host of HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher, couldn't resist poking fun at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, which is now approaching a year and a half. During Friday night's episode, Maher humorously expressed his disbelief at the longevity of their romance. "This world is so upside down now," he quipped. "It took [President] Trump three weeks to break up with Ukraine and Mexico and Canada," sliding in a jab at politics while addressing Swift's history of shorter relationships.

Swift, known for her whirlwind romances, has had a string of high-profile partners over the years. Among them, Matty Healy, Tom Hiddleston, Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, and John Mayer, none of whom lasted more than a few months. Her longest relationship before Kelce was with British actor Joe Alwyn, which endured nearly six years, from May 2017 to April 2023. Another notable relationship was with DJ Calvin Harris, lasting over a year. By these standards, her current romance with Kelce — believed to have started in July 2023 — is shaping up as one of her more enduring connections.

The Swift-Kelce relationship has made waves beyond just the celebrity sphere. The pop superstar and NFL tight end became the talk of the sports world in late 2023 when Swift began attending Kansas City Chiefs games. Her presence at the games brought a surge of new fans, particularly young women, to the NFL. While the coverage delighted some, it irritated other longtime NFL fans. The constant spotlight on Swift even led to an awkward moment at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans, where the singer was booed when shown on the jumbotron.

Despite the mixed reactions, Kelce, 35, has credited Swift with inspiring him to keep playing for the Chiefs. "She’s fully encouraging me to enjoy playing this game," the 10-time Pro Bowler shared on The Stephen A. Smith Show. According to Kelce, Swift loves attending games at Arrowhead Stadium and has been a source of unwavering support. "I got all the support in the world to keep chasing these dreams," he said.

With Maher's cheeky commentary and Swift's headline-grabbing presence at NFL games, the relationship continues to captivate fans across multiple worlds — entertainment, sports, and beyond.