Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their awards show debut on March 26 at the iHeartRadio awards, and in a sweet moment, Taylor made some rare public comments about her fiancé while accepting the awards for Pop Album of the Year, which she received for her October 2025 effort “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album sold over 6 million units in 2025 to become the year’s most commercially successful global album, as well as Taylor’s biggest-selling project to date.
When presenter Raye announced Taylor as the winner, Travis, who was seated in the front row at her side, jumped to his feet and waved his arms, beckoning the crowd to give her a standing ovation. She affectionately patted his chest before heading to the stage.
Taylor Swift’s iHeartRadio Speech 2026
GettyTaylor started her speech by saying she’s a massive fan of Raye, and exclaiming how cool it was to receive the reward from the “Escapism” singer. “Everything you do is so interesting,” she told the South London native before adding, “We actually got to work together on the Eras Tour,” referencing Raye’s appearance as a supporting act at the final night of the tour at Wembley Stadium.
Taylor continued her speech by saying how happy she was to be in the presence of the audience, declaring they “clearly love music.” She then touched on the inspiration for “The Life of a Showgirl,” saying it was “really inspired by the energy I felt from the crowds, and seeing you guys and connecting with you every single night.” She described the album’s vibe as “happy, strong, and confident and free” before going on, “I wanna say thank you to the fans for giving me that feeling.” As Taylor took a pause to let the audience’s thunderous applause die down, the camera panned to a grinning Travis Kelce, who was still on his feet.
What Taylor Swift Said About Travis Kelce at iHeartRadio Awards
GettyTaylor’s speech wrapped up with a rare comment about how her relationship with Travis is going. She said, “This album probably also feels very happy, confident and free because that’s the way I get to feel every single day of my life because of my fiancé, who is here tonight. So thanks for all the vibes.”
She also made sure to thank iHeartRadio and “anyone who cared about ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ because you made that into the biggest hit of my career which is crazy at this point.”
She also showed love to her supporters, saying, “I love my fans so much for giving me the ability to do this. I love what I do, and I love that you’ve allowed me to do it for this long. I appreciate every day.”
