Kelly Clarkson has defended the comments she made about the NFL coverage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance.  Clarkson, 42, rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002 and has since had a successful singing career with hits like ‘Because of You’ and ‘Stronger.’ She now hosts The Kelly Clarkson Show, which offers ‘heartwarming stories, live musical performances, games, and surprises.’ Following one episode of her eponymous talk show, Clarkson faced a ton of backlash after she commented on the NFL’s coverage of Swift.

Kelly Clarkson wants the NFL to focus on football, not the Taylor Swift Travis Kelce romance. Credit: NFL One outraged Swiftie said: “Kelly! Keep your opinion to yourself! Another added: “I didn’t know Kelly was a hater.” “Kelly this makes you sound pretty jealous,” a third person commented. Someone else wrote: “Taylor is breathing life into the league and getting it free global press – you’re welcome. Kelly Clarkson and others should be grateful.” However, others took to the comments and defended Clarkson, with one person saying: “I don’t watch football, but if I did, I would watch it for the game. In agreement, a second said: “I love both the game and Taylor. But I’m tuning in for the game, not celebrities.” “I’m a Swiftie first and dabble in football, but the NFL is really doing too much,” weighed in a third.

Swift and football tight end Kelce began dating as early as September 2023 and on the daily, they make the headlines. The ‘Cruel Summer’ singer can often be spotted attending Kansas City Chief football games as she supports her partner and cheers him on. Idx reports that Swift’s attendance at the games has led to the NFL’s highest regular-season female viewership since it started collecting such data in 2020.  The NFL’s viewership has reportedly experienced a 53% spike among teenage girls, a 24% increase among women aged 18-24, and a 34% rise among women aged 35 and above.