Celebrity Celebrity Relationships Travis Kelce Sends Support to Taylor Swift Ahead of VMAs: ‘Hopefully She Can Walk Away with Some Moon Men' The Kansas City Chiefs tight-end expressed his support for Swift in a new episode of the 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce' podcast By Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories. She's interviewed David Beckham, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and many others. Her previous work can be found in OK! Magazine, MyLondon, GRM Daily, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 11, 2024 08:21AM EDT Taylor Swift pictured alongside Travis Kelce. Photo: James Devaney/GC Images; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Travis Kelce is supporting his lady! Speaking on a new episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast released Wednesday, Sept.11, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, said he hopes his girlfriend Taylor Swift wins awards at the MTV Video Music Awards. “Hopefully Taylor can walk away with a few, she’s nominated for about ten of those things tonight,” Travis said about the awards, which take place at Long Island's UBS Arena on Wednesday, Sept.11. “Hopefully she can walk away with some moon men," he added. "Those are always one of the cooler trophies. The space guys.” Describing the award items to his brother Jason, 36, the athlete continued, “It’s the big silver moon guy with the American flag I think.” “Yes, we landed on the moon!” Jason replied. “It’s the MTV flag but that’s a really cool award. Let’s go Tay, come on Tay!” “Stay on top,” Travis added. “Wishing everybody the best though.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the US Open on September 08, 2024. Jamie Squire/Getty All About the Hot Spots Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Have Dined at for Date Nights “Unless you’re up against Tay then I hope lo-,” Jason said before the pair laughed. Travis’ support for Swift comes after the pair were spotted having a date night in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 8. Sporting a Gucci mini dress, Swift appeared happy and relaxed as she held her boyfriend’s hand while heading for dinner. Taylor Swift accepts the Best Direction award at the 2023 VMAs. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Rock Out to 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' at US Open — Why the Song Is So Special to Her Travis also dressed to impress in a patterned white and black short-sleeved sweater with black baggy pants. The date came after the duo were pictured with Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes at the US Open during the men’s singles final earlier in the day. Shutting down rumors of a rift, Swift and Brittany hugged each other and flashed beaming smiles. The group was also spotted taking pictures together. Close