Travis Kelce’s Auction Oops: Bids on Taylor Swift’s Guitar He Already Owns
So picture this: you’re at Patrick Mahomes’ charity gala, paddle in hand, ready to show off your generosity—and then you realize you already own the item you’re bidding on. That’s exactly what went down when Travis Kelce tried to snag Taylor Swift’s autographed guitar at the Mahomies Auction on May 15. On the latest episode of the brothers’ New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce couldn’t resist ribbing his quarterback sibling for the hilarious mix-up. “You ran the bid up, but you already have that guitar,” Jason teased. Travis, caught mid-paddle, confessed, “Oh, I already have it. That was the guitar I have,” prompting a wave of laughter from gala attendees.
The livestream footage from the star-studded event—hosted by Kansas City Chiefs icon Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany—captured the entire moment. While Taylor Swift didn’t make a cameo this year, guests still roared when Travis sheepishly took his seat. According to People Magazine and Dotdash Meredith, this isn’t the first time the tight end and the pop superstar’s worlds have collided. Last year, Taylor surprised fans at the same benefit, joining Travis onstage to auction off four Eras Tour tickets alongside his “significant other,” turning heads and bankrolling a worthy cause.
During Thursday’s gala, Travis sat between Mahomes and Brittany, paddle at the ready, only to discover his déjà-vu bidding moment. Jason’s incredulous reaction—“You realized it afterward?”—made for prime podcast fodder, unfolding in real time to listeners who have tuned in to New Heights for its blend of sports prowess and brotherly banter. Fans have since flooded social media, reenacting the paddle flub and praising the Kelce brothers’ genuine chemistry.
Beyond the comic relief, the event raised significant funds for local youth programs championed by the Mahomies Foundation. Even with the guitar gaffe, Travis’s intentions were clear: support a good cause and maybe add another piece of Swift memorabilia to his collection—intentionally this time. And hey, if you’ve ever clicked “Confirm Purchase” only to cringe at your bank statement, you know the vibe.
Anyway, that’s the riff. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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