Hopes for a triumphant return of Taylor Swift to the popular New Heights podcast were spectacularly dashed this week, leaving her legion of devoted fans disappointed. The frenzy began when the podcast's social media account teased a special bonus episode featuring two mystery guests, sending the Swiftie community into a speculative tailspin.
The Great Podcast Tease
On Wednesday, the podcast hosted by NFL brothers Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce sent fans into overdrive with a cryptic post on X, formerly Twitter. The post featured a photo of the brothers with two female silhouettes blacked out, accompanied by a caption inviting listeners to 'tune in to tomorrow's episode to find out which special guests are making their New Heights debut.'
This single post was enough to convince countless Swifties that the pop sensation, who made her debut on the show in the summer, was returning alongside Jason's wife, Kylie. The internet immediately erupted with excitement and speculation about a potential 'WAGs episode.'
Swiftie Speculation Meets Reality
Fans quickly flooded the replies with their theories. 'TAYLOR AND KYLIE?!? WAGs episode? I'm SAT!' wrote one eager user, capturing the collective excitement. Another commented, 'Nobody is ready for the internet crash that will happen if this is who I think it is!!!' while a third admitted, 'I know I'm delulu but I want it to be Taylor and Kylie so bad.'
However, more observant followers noticed a crucial detail in the wording that others had missed. The post specifically used the phrase 'New Heights debut,' which logically ruled out both Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce, as they had both appeared on the podcast before.
The Real Guests Revealed
During Wednesday's regular episode, the Kelce brothers finally put the rumours to rest. Jason announced, 'On Monday, we're also gonna be dropping a guest conversation with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson.' He described the sports reporters as 'maybe two of the most demanded guests of all time.'
Travis added his endorsement, saying, 'Erin and Charissa are so much fun, man. You guys are gonna love this.' Jason further praised their upcoming guests as 'fantastically entertaining, knowledgeable, and charismatic.'
The revelation confirmed that the silhouettes belonged to Andrews and Thompson, not Swift and Kylie. Interestingly, the two reporters, who host their own podcast called Calm Down, played a significant role in the early days of Travis's romance with Taylor Swift.
The Original Matchmakers
Back in August 2023, Andrews and Thompson essentially acted as matchmakers for the now globally famous couple. On their podcast, Andrews made a direct plea to Swift, saying, 'Taylor I don't know what you are doing in your life right now besides rocking the world. Please try our friend Travis. He is fantastic.' She even urged the singer to 'Go on a date with this guy. Do it for America.'
Thompson offered her reassurance, telling Swift, 'There's no one that would give you a better time than this guy.' Their encouragement appears to have been a pivotal moment in the genesis of one of the world's most talked-about relationships.
While the bonus episode may not feature the pop superstar that fans had hoped for, it promises an engaging conversation with the two women who helped orchestrate a modern-day celebrity fairytale.
