Jason and Travis Kelce just won iHeartRadio's 2024 podcast of the year, but they're not letting it go to their heads. While accepting the honors via video on Monday (March 11), the two brothers made sure to shout out a huge group of people who no doubt swayed the vote in their favor: Taylor Swift fans.
“Podcast of the year,” marveled the Kansas City Chiefs player, who is the host New Heights with his older brother, in a clip posted to X. “It's big s–t.”
“Listen, that's an incredible price, especially for two jabronis like us,” added Jason, who recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line. “Receiving an award like this is beyond humbling and we would be remiss if we didn't immediately thank all 92% out there – aka Swifties – who voted for us to win this award.”
In response, Travis laughed and nodded appreciatively. “Thanks, guys, for everything,” he added. “We really have the best fan base in the entire world.”
Indeed, Swifties have rallied around Kelces' podcast in the months since Travis and Swift started dating last summer. In fact, New Heights has served as a key part of the two stars' love story, with the Chiefs player first declaring his love for the “Anti-Hero” singer on the show in July.
“I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice,” he said at the time, revealing that he hoped to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at one of her Eras tour shows.
Flash forward to March 2024 and Travis is traveling the world to support the 14-time Grammy winner on her journey. Most recently, the pair linked up in Singapore, where the superstar played six shows.
Prior to that, Swift was a mainstay at the athletes' games leading up to the Super Bowl in February. After the Chiefs' win against the San Francisco 49ers, the pop star was one of the first people to hug Travis on the field.
Watch Jason and Travis Kelce thank Swifties below.
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