LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Undisputed' host Skip Bayless has stirred controversy by offering his candid opinions on Taylor Swift's blossoming romance with Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce.
As the couple's relationship progresses, Bayless has openly questioned the authenticity of Swift's feelings, leading to a wave of criticism.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship under scrutiny
The couple's romance is set to hit a serious milestone as both sets of parents are expected to meet during Travis' Kansas City Chiefs game against his brother Jason's Philadelphia Eagles.
Last week, Travis took a trip to Argentina on his bye week to attend Swift's performance in Buenos Aires, a gesture that seemed heartwarming to many. However, Bayless has cast doubt on the sincerity of the relationship, outlining his reasons in unequivocal terms.
"I sincerely hope her relationship with Travis Kelce is real, for both their sakes, but especially for his," Bayless remarked.
"I believe from a distance that his feelings for her are very real. But hers for him? I have no idea. How can you know? How can even he be sure?
Bayless continued, expressing skepticism about Swift's behavior in public settings, particularly when she is aware of being on camera.
"She is such a megastar, obviously she is extremely image conscious. She’s just painfully camera aware — and so she’s always in danger in her life of acting a part when she knows she’s on camera," he added.
Addressing the scenes in Argentina, Bayless remarked, "Travis on his bye week flew down. She obviously knew she was on camera. You see her running toward Travis, all but jumping in his arms, embracing him, giving a big, exaggerated kiss."
He added, "It just seemed a little scripted to me. Just a little put on. Just a little fake. I could be wrong. But is she using this all-time fairytale romance to plug into NFL-sized publicity and promotion? I hope not, but I do wonder."
Netizens brutally slam Skip Bayless
A user tweeted, "Bros name is literally skip." Another added, "Skip cooking her."
A third added, "He always has the worst takes like are we surprised."
"Nah you got it wrong... She been real since day one... Just ask anyone that has spent time with her. She is the real deal... Haters!!!!!!!!!!!" stated a user.
"Skip needs to talk about football. Kelce’s personal relationship is not something he should be commenting on. Sounds more like gossip than sports talk. Hating at his BIG age is obviously a disease and distraction to boost his failing show," read a tweet.
