NFL legend defends Taylor Swift's stadium attendance as fan backlash continues

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

Emmitt Smith says Taylor Swift is simply supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce and is not seeking camera attention at NFL games.

Taylor Swift has drawn criticism from some football fans since attending Kansas City Chiefs games to support her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce, where broadcasters have frequently shown her in her suite.

Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, has defended Swift's presence at stadiums. He told Variety that Swift is not seeking camera time but rather trying to be supportive of Kelce. 'She's not looking for the damn camera!' Smith said. 'She's trying to be Taylor Swift, wife to Travis Kelce, and is trying to enjoy life. She's not going, "Put me on the camera!"'

Smith blamed television networks for exposing Swift's attendance rather than the pop star herself. He noted that 'the networks are exposing everything because of who she is' and that the media needs something to talk about. He acknowledged that Swift has lost her anonymity due to her fame, meaning people will inevitably follow her, but said there is little that can be done about this unless she stops attending games entirely.

Swift's attendance has increased viewership for the NFL, and the league is reportedly attempting to replicate this success by increasing coverage of other players' partners.

How it is being reported

• NFL legend Emmitt Smith jumps to defense of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and slams 'poor policy' around NFL WAGsThe NFL great weighed in on the backlash Swift has faced from fans while attending Chiefs games, where networks often opt to direct much of their attention to the pop superstar in her suite.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Oct, 23:02
• NFL legend Emmitt Smith defends Taylor Swift as her presence at games draws ire of football fansEmmitt Smith said Taylor Swift isn't seeking camera attention at NFL games and defends her, saying she is just supporting her husband, Travis Kelce.Fox News · 15 Oct, 18:07

In this story: Taylor Swift · Travis Kelce · Emmitt Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · NFL

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