Backup dancer for Taylor Swift now? Travis Kelce’s golf dance with Justin Timberlake sparks backlash and Swiftie praise

Travis Kelce is once again winning the internet — not with a game-winning touchdown, but with dance moves that have Swifties buzzing. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end joined pop icon Justin Timberlake and comedian Andrew Santino for a playful dance on the fairway during the star-studded 8AM Golf Invitational in Las Vegas, and the video is now lighting up social media.

The moment, shared by Justin Timberlake on Instagram, showed the three-time Super Bowl champion channeling his inner performer. Holding his golf club like a microphone, Travis Kelce danced front and center while Timberlake and Santino hyped him up in the background. “We are just @killatrav‘s backup dancers now,” Timberlake joked in the caption.

Travis Kelce’s unexpected spotlight moment was part of a relaxed yet high-profile golf event featuring a mix of athletic and entertainment heavyweights, including Olympic legend Michael Phelps, skateboarding pros Sean Malto and Eric Koston, and his brother, Jason Kelce.

While the dance clip itself was enough to entertain millions, fans couldn’t help but connect the dots to Kelce’s high-profile relationship with global pop star Taylor Swift. Swifties were quick to point out how much Kelce's flair on the green echoed his surprise appearance during Swift’s "Eras Tour" performance in London last year.
“@killatrav is a certified backup dancer after the Eras Tour,” one fan commented. Another chimed in, “All of Travis’ Eras Tour training has paid off.”

Kelce previously shocked fans when he appeared onstage with Swift during a costume change between songs, lifting her in his arms and dancing as the crowd roared. That crossover moment between NFL and pop culture left a lasting impression — and fans clearly haven’t forgotten.
“Taylor has built an opening act for her next tour,” joked another fan, while one witty follower declared, “From Taylor’s backup dancer to the star.”
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Whether he's hoisting the Lombardi Trophy or a golf club, Travis Kelce knows how to command attention. His larger-than-life personality, combined with his relationship with Swift, keeps him at the center of both sports and entertainment culture. And with Swifties fully embracing his fun-loving spirit, even a casual dance on the grass can become a viral moment.