THE RUNDOWN

  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted on a lunch date in Ohio. She wore a white blouse and a tan pleated skirt.
  • Hours before the photo surfaced, a source spoke to People about how the couple’s relationship has changed over the past few months.
  • The insider said Swift and Kelce reached a “turning point” and described how their downtime has altered their bond.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were in New York City this past Saturday, enjoying a dinner out. Yesterday evening, photos emerged of the couple again—this time in Kelce’s home state of Ohio. Local news outlet 3News posted a photo of the pair on a lunch date at JoJo’s Bar in Chagrin Falls. Swift stood out in a white blouse and a tan pleated skirt. She wore her hair up in a ponytail, while Kelce had his back turned to the camera.

One of JoJo’s managers John Ponyicky spoke to People about the couple’s date: “Taylor and Travis came in and had a wonderful time. They had a great lunch, enjoyed our food, and were really impressed with the team. Travis grew up in Cleveland Heights, so he decided to visit somewhere he was familiar with. He and Taylor were both really pleasant. They sat at the bar for a bit, but also had a private lunch in a private room.”

The sighting comes the same day People published a new report on Kelce and Swift’s nearly two-year relationship—and how the past few months have changed it for the better.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and singer have been enjoying their downtime from work together, with Swift having wrapped her Eras Tour in December. Kelce finished his NFL season at the Super Bowl in February. He’ll return to training camp later this summer.

The pair has spent the majority of this time out of the public eye, but they are thriving in private. “It’s been a turning point for their relationship in a lot of ways,” People’s source explained. “They’re incredibly happy and in sync. There’s a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that’s been really grounding for Taylor and Travis.”

The insider added, “Taylor and Travis are soaking up every minute of this slower season together. They’ve been splitting their time between New York, Nashville, and a few quiet getaways, just enjoying each other’s company without all the usual chaos. This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.”

The source also spoke about how momentous it was for Swift to buy the masters for her first six albums. “Having Travis by her side for that milestone made it even more special,” the insider said. “He was honored to support her, and he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”