As Super Bowl LIX nears, speculation over whether Taylor Swift will make a surprise cameo alongside halftime show performer Kendrick Lamar is rampant.
Swifties are convinced the pop princess will take to the stage to sing her 2015 smash hit and collaboration with the rapper, Bad Blood.
Swift's highly-publicised relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who will play his fifth championship game, has only added to the building rumours.
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Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar have worked together in the past, releasing Bad Blood in 2015. (WireImage)Throughout the NFL season, the Cruel Summer singer has regularly appeared at Travis' games alongside his friends and family, including his dad, Ed Kelce.
During an appearance on Today with hosts Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic, Ed was asked about the mounting predictions Swift will appear.
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"Kendrick Lamar will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this time. We know he has a song with Taylor Swift. Is there any chance we could see a cameo from her during the performance?" Abo asked.
Ed Kelce has responded to the question on everyone's lips as the Super Bowl approaches. (Nine)Shutting down any suggestion of insider knowledge, Ed replied: "I wouldn't, I have no idea."
The former footballer continued: "I haven't talked to Taylor this week. I have no idea what her plans are. I would let her publicist talk to you about that."
Ed did note that in the months following his son's relationship with the star, which began in September of 2023, Swift is "learning much more about football."
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He shared, "She's watching football whenever she can," before reminiscing on a mid-game moment between himself and Swift.
"We're sitting in the game, and the Chiefs were in the red zone and they had to go for a field goal," he began.
"Taylor comes back and says, 'I'll take the points,' and I'm thinking, 'Look at you, a year ago you didn't know a field goal from an extra point, and now you're doing all this football talk'."
"I haven't talked to Taylor this week. I have no idea what her plans are." (Getty)For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.
"So I think she's enjoying the game and she's a very smart young lady."
Despite Ed's comments, social media continues to be lit ablaze, with Swifties hoping for a Bad Blood reunion.
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One X user wrote: "#SuperBowl prediction - Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift perform Bad Blood (Remix)."
Echoing that sentiment, another wrote: "Busy manifesting that Taylor Swift comes on stage with Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl for Bad Blood."
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Fans are convinced Swift will share the spotlight with Travis Kelce. (Getty)One user noted: "Taylor Swift can't perform at halftime but if she was…. just saying the ticket prices would go up."
An X account, remaining hopeful, shared: "Kendrick is going to bring out Taylor Swift and they'll perform Bad Blood then Kendrick Lamar will perform we cry together and just the monologue on mortal man, thoughts?"
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Swift is joining a host of names tipped to be making a surprise appearance, including Future, Metro Boomin, Doechii and Baby Keem.
For now, fans will have to wait and see if Swift decides to cheer on the performance or steal the halftime spotlight.
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