The buzz began when the Love Story singer resumed her Eras Tour with a Buenos Aires, Argentina performance. However, as the stage began to light up, fans noticed Travis Kelce’s absence, sparking the first wave of speculation. According to the Daily Mail, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end arrived in Argentina the next day after passing through Panama City, Florida, for refueling.

Swifties took to social media quickly, pointing out what they saw as red flags in the relationship. “Now that Taylor is back on tour, I’m counting down the days before we get a breakup article because she and Travis both ‘have busy schedules’ and ‘are focusing on their careers,’” one fan said on Twitter.

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Another remark concerned the couple’s mutual support—or lack thereof. “Taylor was on break from tour and going to his games while he never had any opportunity to go to her shows,” said another fan. The interchange of support in the relationship became a point of contention, with fans concerned that it should be a collaborative effort. Another person wrote, “I don’t think he’s gone to any of her concerts. She supports him, but he doesn’t.” A third fan added, “It doesn’t look good if Travis doesn’t show up at the Eras tour. For real, supporting each other’s careers should be mutual.”

“Taylor doesn’t have to go to Travis’ game if she doesn’t want to. He didn’t show up at the Eras Tour on Thursday,” one fan pointed out. These observations fueled the fire, implying that the couple may be struggling to balance their respective careers and personal lives.

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Kelce attended a gala dinner for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ foundation on Thursday night, ultimately missing Swift’s performance. The football star’s dedication to his team, combined with the demands of long-distance travel, heightened the fans’ concerns.

The saga took a turn on Friday, when Kelce arrived in Buenos Aires, allowing the couple to spend time together. Swift and Kelce were spotted walking hand-in-hand into a restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Buenos Aires. Despite the romantic rendezvous, some fans remained skeptical, suggesting that the relationship was nearing its end.

‼️ | Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift spotted together in Argentina! pic.twitter.com/2fsH68RkEI

— Taylor Swift Facts (@blessedswifty) November 11, 2023

When Kelce hinted at a possible meeting with Swift during an episode of his podcast a few days ago, Swifties were quick to connect the dots, fueling speculation about the couple’s future, per The Sun.

The difficulties of managing a high-profile relationship over long distances became clear as Kelce, committed to his NFL responsibilities, prepared to travel up to 11,000 miles to and from Argentina. Swifties were concerned that the stress of constant travel, combined with the demands of their respective careers, would be too much for the couple to bear.