Travis Kelce is facing fresh online scrutiny after reportedly liking Shane Gillis' controversial Saturday Night Live monologue, with the backlash prompting social media users to revisit the NFL star's own past remarks about women. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end's apparent approval of the comedian's routine has fuelled debate among Taylor Swift fans, with some bringing up a resurfaced 2021 podcast clip in which Kelce gave an unexpected answer during a discussion about attraction and his least favourite word.
In the September 2021 episode, Kelce took part in a quick-fire word association game in which he was asked to name his least favourite word and what turned him on. He answered 'no' to both questions before laughing and adding, 'I'm kidding, that was creepy.' The clip has since resurfaced amid the controversy surrounding Gillis, with some social media users drawing comparisons between the two incidents.