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Travis Kelce looked his best at the Kansas City Sports Awards on Tuesday, August 27. At the ceremony, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end looked stunning in an all-black outfit, with his new longer hair slicked back.
While there’s no doubt that Kelce, 34, has certainly stepped up his style game – with some fans saying they “love this look” – others couldn’t help but crack jokes.
“Travis’ haircut is reminiscent of an 1890s oil tycoon,” one user on X (formerly Twitter) said. Another said he looked like “an Italian mob boss.” Similarly, one X user said Kelce looked like he was “getting into the cartel boss arc.”
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Some were less sympathetic, saying Kelce looked like a “jerk bartender” and blaming his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, for his look. Many criticized Kelce’s hair, urging him to “cut it off” and get his usual style back.
Several others couldn’t help but compare Kelce’s look to that of Jason Sudeikis’ titular character. Ted Lasso character, with one fan playfully suggesting Kelce take on the role.
During his NFL career, Kelce won three Super Bowl titles. He said the key to exceeding his expectations was “just being curious and adventurous in different careers, knowing that football is going to end for everybody.”
Travis Kelce on exceeding his wildest expectations on and off the field: He ends by saying, “I’m just curious and adventurous in different career paths, knowing that football is going to end for everyone except the Spags.” 😂– He thanks KC: “I’ve been here 12 years, I love the support.” pic.twitter.com/D6LNrVPxYu
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) August 28, 2024
And it looks like Kelce is already building his resume beyond the field. This fall, Kelce will host Prime Video’s upcoming game show, Are you smarter than a celebrity?He also has a starring role in Ryan Murphy’s new FX horror series, Grotesquerie.
Earlier this month, Deadline reported that Kelce has signed on for a role in Lionsgate’s new action comedy film, Loose cannons.
Over the weekend, Kelce had the chance to reunite with Swift, who hosted a party at her Rhode Island beach house upon her return from the European leg of the Tour of the erasAlthough they’ve both been busy this summer, the two appear to be spending quality time before the NFL season begins.
