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Last Updated: April 12, 2025, 17:08 IST
Listener Survey Triggers Backlash Among Taylor Swift Fans
Swifties are voicing their displeasure following a listener survey linked to Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, co-hosted with his brother Jason Kelce. The podcast is typically characterized by its light-hearted discussions centered on sports and family, but this recent survey drew ire from fans who felt it intruded too much into the personal lives of the hosts.
The controversy erupted when Wondery, the production network for the podcast, circulated a survey filled with questions that, while some were typical for a listener survey—such as queries about family dynamics and game analysis—others waded into personal territory. Notably, Taylor Swift’s name was featured multiple times in these prompts.
Among the options presented to listeners for why they tune in to the podcast, several directly referenced Swift’s involvement in Travis’s life. One such option reportedly stated, “I was drawn to the prospect of hearing details and clues about Taylor Swift’s life and her relationship with Travis.”
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Another response option expressed, “I like feeling like a part of the community that supports Taylor’s happiness outside of her music.” These questions raised eyebrows among fans eager to maintain a degree of privacy for the couple.
The survey quickly gained traction on social media, with many fans denouncing it as an exploitation of Travis and Taylor’s romance for marketing gain. One user tweeted, “Wondery doing a survey to see if exploiting Travis’ love life would be worth it is disgusting.”
Adding to the discourse, some fans pointed out that the Kelce brothers might not have been involved in the survey’s creation, with one tweet emphasizing, “This is a Wondery thing. … Jason and Travis are not creating this survey.”
In response to the backlash, Wondery acted swiftly to revise the survey, eliminating the romance-focused questions that had provoked the outcry. This move showcased the network’s awareness of the need to respect the couple’s boundaries amidst the public’s fascination with their relationship.
The relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift has remained a hot topic in popular culture since it surfaced in the summer of 2023. Fans are increasingly vocal about their desire for the couple to have space away from the relentless scrutiny of media and public speculation.
As of now, both Travis and Jason Kelce have not released any statements addressing the controversy arising from the survey. Their podcast, which debuted in 2022, predates Travis’s relationship with Swift, and although she has not yet appeared as a guest, Travis has discussed their relationship on the show on occasion, including his initial attempts to connect with her during her Eras Tour.
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