Travis Kelce, the NFL’s tight end, confronted the resurfacing of his old tweets in a recent episode of his podcast, offering candid reflections on the controversial statements he made in the past.
During the New Heights podcast, Kelce acknowledged using Twitter as a “diary” and admitted to expressing “nonsense” through his posts. Addressing the backlash, he humorously pointed out, “What’s hilarious is that nobody followed me back then,” while expressing a desire to have those old tweets deleted, especially considering the scrutiny they faced after resurfacing. Kelce humorously noted, “Sure enough, it came surface level, and everybody ****** dove into 2011. What a ****** year that was.”
The 34-year-old NFL player confirmed his diminished presence on social media, citing the past incident as a reason for his reluctance to tweet, stating, “This is why I don’t tweet anymore,” emphasizing the platform’s propensity for nonsensical content.
The scrutiny on Kelce’s old tweets intensified in light of his relationship with Taylor Swift, with Swifties unearthing his previous social media activity. Notably, one of the tweets from that period had Kelce candidly admitting, “Haha I just caught myself judging every person that walked past me, whether they were ugly, fat, funny looking, sexy haha I’m trippin.”
Kelce’s open acknowledgment of the situation on his podcast adds a layer to the ongoing conversation about athletes and celebrities navigating their past social media presence in the era of increased scrutiny and accountability. As Kelce continues to engage with fans and the public through various platforms, his reflections shed light on the evolving dynamics of social media use in the public eye.
