Former NFL star Jason Kelce caught the internet's attention as the retired NFL player was photographed with his eyes closed during Taylor Swift's electrifying Eras Tour performance in Miami.
- October 20, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Friday night, October 18, Taylor Swift's Miami leg of the Eras Tour had the audience buzzing, but it was a snapshot of retired NFL player Jason Kelce that stole the show online. Captured by his former Philadelphia Eagles teammate Beau Allen, the viral photo showed Kelce sitting with his eyes closed, sparking playful speculation that he had fallen asleep during Swift's high-energy performance.
Swift, 34, was making her grand return to the US stage after touring in Europe, and the question on everyone's mind was whether Jason was actually napping or simply caught at an unfortunate moment. "Sometimes I feel like everyone is a sexy baby and I'm a monster on a hill," Allen captioned the image on X (formerly Twitter), referencing Swift's song "Anti-Hero."
Next to him, wife Kylie Kelce, 32, stood up holding their daughter, wholly engrossed in the show. The comments section immediately filled with jokes and speculations. "Is he sleeping [crying emoji]," asked one user, while others humorously noted, "Them Kelce boys really can sleep anywhere."
This isn't the first time Jason Kelce has been caught dozing. He also fell asleep at the bar on his first date with Kylie. "Reliving his first date night with Kylie. So romantic. Good luck carrying him," commented another user. The official account for Jason and his brother Travis Kelce's podcast, "New Heights," also joined in the fun, reposting the image with the caption, "Caught in 4K [laughing crying emojis]."
While some fans genuinely believed he was taking a nap, a source clarified, "It was a joke. Jason's hand is in the air in this pic," emphasizing that Allen was merely messing with him.
Beyond the playful incident, the evening was a family affair. Jason attended the concert with his wife Kylie, their daughters Wyatt, 5, and Elliotte, 3, and their mother, Donna Kelce. While Travis Kelce was absent due to his commitment with the Kansas City Chiefs, the concert marked the first for the younger Kelce daughters.
This wasn't Jason's first Eras Tour concert either. He, along with Kylie and Travis, attended Swift's London show in June. Despite his alleged nap, Jason has expressed his admiration for Swift's talent and energy on their podcast, calling the show "insanely impressive."
The episode has not only added a humorous twist to the concert but also highlighted the Kelce family's unique charm and their growing connection with the pop superstar.