Travis Kelce is allegedly “not going to pretend to be bros with someone who would throw him or Taylor under the bus.”

American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce (35) doesn’t play about girlfriend Taylor Swift (35). ​It all comes down to late 2024, when Taylor and Blake Lively’s decade-long friendship started crumbling due to legal entanglements involving Lively’s “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. 

The musician was dragged into the very public legal battle when Baldoni’s legal team cited a text from Lively referring to Swift and Ryan Reynolds (48), whom she has been married to since 2012, as her “dragons,” suggesting they were her protectors in the industry.

Swift reportedly felt “used” and was displeased about being referenced in such a manner, leading her to distance herself from both the situation and the couple. Amid the rumored fallout, Travis Kelce has unfollowed Reynolds on Instagram—this seemingly minor social media action further fuels speculation about tensions within the group.

So… why?

The unfollowing was first spotted by observant fans on Reddit, who noted that Kelce no longer followed Reynolds despite their previous online camaraderie. 

The two had begun following each other in August 2023, shortly after Kelce started publicly dating the world’s most famous superstar. Their relationship had led to public outings and double dates with Reynolds and Blake Lively, who has been a close friend of Swift’s since 2015.​ 

While Reynolds continues to follow Kelce, the change in Kelce’s following list fuels rumors of a rift—according to Page Six, it’s due to Blake’s “messy legal nightmare.” 

A source also tells the Daily Mail that “Travis unfollowed Ryan because he is fed up with the whole drama. It’s not just about the spectacle of it all. Travis is concerned that he could potentially be questioned too since he was with Taylor as some of this was going down.”

“He and Taylor have been lying low after she got sucked in. Travis is not fake, and he is not going to pretend to be bros with someone who would throw him or Taylor under the bus.”

via Daily mail insider

They also added: “The two of them have cut out Ryan and Blake for the time being. Once all of this blows over it will change but as of right now this is the way it is. Taylor and Blake will never be the way they were after this, and Travis does not have people in his life that he feels are not authentic.”

This statement completely contradicts what People published a little over a week ago (April 24), as they shared a story implying that there was no drama within the group. “Blake knew she and Taylor would come back from this at some point and that their friendship wasn’t done for good. Taylor was really hurt by this situation, so she’s relieved they were able to recover from this and put it all behind them because it wasn’t something she took lightly,” their insider said.

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Kelce’s decision to unfollow Reynolds appears to be a strategic move to distance himself from the escalating legal drama. As Tay’s partner, Kelce may be aiming to avoid being entangled in the controversy surrounding Lively and Baldoni. This action also suggests support for Swift, who has been inadvertently pulled into the legal battle.

Despite the social media shift, Kelce and Swift remain deeply connected. The couple has been spending quality time together, including romantic getaways and private vacations. Sources confirm that their relationship is strong, with no signs of trouble, even as they navigate their busy schedules and public scrutiny.

As the legal proceedings unfold and relationships evolve, the public will undoubtedly continue to watch how these dynamics play out among Kelce, Swift, Reynolds, and Lively. In the meantime, the unfollow remains a subtle yet telling indicator of the shifting alliances within this high-profile group.