Travis Kelce has opened up on the nerves he felt as he took to the stage during Taylor Swift’s Wembley Stadium concert, with the NFL star also sharing the nickname he has for the singer

Kansas City Chiefs superstar Travis Kelce affectionately referred to Taylor Swift as “the baby” while sharing insights about his surprise appearance during her London concert on her world tour.

The NFL tight end has had an eventful off-season, marked by romantic reunions with Swift at various global locations. Following Swift’s Super Bowl attendance in February, the Chiefs’ fan favourite has travelled to Sydney, Singapore and Lake Como to spend time with his girlfriend.

One of his most memorable trips was when he flew to Britain to watch Swift perform at London’s Wembley Stadium, where he joined her on stage for a spectacular performance. Comfortable in the spotlight, he appeared between songs as part of a special routine, dressed in a smart suit and top hat.

He lifted Swift before gently placing her on a sofa that was part of the stage set, a move that was met with thunderous applause from the audience. Now, the KC icon has shared his memories of the night on his New Heights podcast, admitting it was “very unlike” him to “be a ham”.

“I was up there with three professionals. You can do no wrong with Taylor on stage, he continued, as he revealed his nerves during the impromptu appearance,” he continued, revealing his nervousness during the unexpected appearance. He also disclosed the nickname he used for Swift throughout the performance: “[I kept telling myself], ‘Do not drop the baby. Hold onto the baby.’”

Kelce revealed his cameo was actually his idea, adding: “I was like, ‘How fun would it be if I just rolled out on one of the bikes during the 1989 era? She started laughing and was like ‘Would you seriously be up for doing something like that?’

“I was like, ‘What? I would love to do that. Are you kidding me? I’ve seen the show enough. Might as well put me to work here’. She found the perfect part of the show to put me in. … It was, like, the safest option.”

It seems Taylor Swift is also loving Travis’s stage presence during her concerts, with body language expert Judi James noting: “When Travis is present at Taylor’s concert tour though he has so far appeared up on stage, playing to the crowds like a true acting pro, dressing in costume and showing off his thespian chops to her huge crowd, which he hailed and played to like a star. Taylor clearly loves it and she clearly loves him.”

She added: “As J-Lo has found out, it’s a risk when an international star marries a man who dislikes being a show-pony or having his privacy compromised.”

Luckily for Swift, Travis appears to relish the limelight, making their dynamic smoother. Yet, it would be refreshing to see him emulate Taylor’s considerate approach, ensuring he doesn’t overshadow her or make light of her during her moments in the spotlight.