A widely circulated video clip of Taylor Swift at a recent "Monday Night Football" game has sparked online discussion, with many believing the singer expressed frustration with the broadcast for showing her. However, lip readers have clarified that Swift's comments were directed at the on-field action. The video shows Swift reacting excitedly during the second quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos.
Online speculation suggested Swift said, “Don’t show me! Get off me!” when cameras focused on her in her suite. But according to Jeremy Freeman, a certified lip reader based in the UK, Swift's actual words were: “Oh he’s open, oh he’s open, get off of him.” Freeman also indicated that her final word may have been “jeez,” though he could not confirm due to the camera's movement.
The Chiefs held a 14-7 lead over the Broncos at the time of the play. Swift has been a notable presence at Chiefs games since September 2023, coinciding with the start of her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Swift's attendance at the Chiefs' home opener marked a significant event, as she opted to skip the 2026 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. She was nominated for five Emmys for her concert special, "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show." While she made a cameo in a pre-recorded skit with Emmy host Mariska Hargitay, Swift did not win any awards.
In the suite, Swift was seen conversing with actor Tom Cruise and was accompanied by her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, as well as Travis Kelce's mother, Donna, and brother, Jason Kelce. The Chiefs ultimately secured a dominant 31-10 victory over the Broncos. The team is scheduled to host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.