*The high-profile engagement between NFL star Travis Kelce and pop icon Taylor Swift has not only captivated the world but also intensified a very relatable, familial desire: Grandbaby fever. On a recent episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Travis’s older brother, Jason Kelce, revealed that their mother, Donna Kelce, has been “put[ting] some pressure” on the newly engaged couple to start a family. This subtle family dynamic was humorously exposed as Travis, 35, noted that he had been displaced as their mother’s favorite child by Jason, 37, who has cemented his position with four daughters. The revelation underscores the intense, if good-natured, scrutiny facing the power couple as they reportedly rush toward an early wedding next year amid reports that Taylor Swift is “in a hurry to have children.” *
The Grandkid Hierarchy on ‘New Heights’
The humorous revelation about Donna Kelce’s desire for more grandchildren came during a candid moment on the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis co-hosts with his brother Jason. The discussion began when the brothers asked guest Deion Sanders to rank his own children.
Travis pointed out that their mother, Donna, 72, had historically kept him in the “No. 1” slot. However, the Kansas City Chiefs player conceded that “right now, [Donna] has Jason at No. 1 because he has kids”—four daughters with his wife, Kylie Kelce. Jason, a former Philadelphia Eagles center, readily agreed to the demotion, admitting, “That is true. She has said that. She has made that comment. She has put some pressure on him.” The exchange immediately went viral, placing the focus squarely on Travis and Taylor Swift’s plans for their future family.
Travis’s Pre-Swift Prophecy
The conversation also echoed a surprising moment from Travis Kelce’s past, before he and Taylor Swift began dating. In a February 2023 episode of the podcast, when Donna Kelce appeared as a guest, Travis joked about the familial pressure to become a father.
During a discussion about waiting to “find the right person,” Travis quipped, “I gotta start breeding. … I’m gonna find a breeder and I’m gonna get kids so that mom can love me again.” While delivered as a joke, the comment highlighted his long-standing awareness of his mother’s desire for more grandchildren and the comedic pressure he felt as her only child without children. Now, with a highly publicized engagement to one of the world’s most famous women, the joke has taken on a significant new context.
Swift’s Mixed Feelings on Motherhood
While the Kelce family is eager to see the couple become parents, Taylor Swift has expressed a more complex view on motherhood throughout her career. Early in her life, her position was clear: in a 2012 interview, the singer reportedly gushed about wanting “a minimum of four” children.
However, two years later, her perspective had shifted. She expressed being “on the fence about parenthood” due to the inescapable reality of her celebrity, specifically citing the danger of “strange men pointing giant cameras at them from the time they are babies.” By 2019, she was outright shutting down the question, epically noting that men aren’t asked about having children when they turn 30. Despite this history of varied sentiments, recent reports suggest the pop star is currently “in a hurry to have children,” a motive that may be accelerating the couple’s wedding plans.
Accelerating the Timeline
The pressure from “Mama Kelce” arrives as the famous couple is reportedly moving quickly toward matrimony. Following their engagement last month, sources have indicated that the pair will “walk down the aisle sooner than most expect.” The wedding is reportedly “likely… early next year,” with the celebration expected to be an intimate affair focused on family and close friends rather than a lavish Hollywood spectacle.
This accelerated timeline is directly linked to reports of Swift’s desire to start a family promptly. Given Travis Kelce’s history of making subtle, affectionate comments about fatherhood on his podcast—and his family’s clear enthusiasm for the next generation—the couple seems to be aligning their future with the hopes of a nation, and certainly the hopes of Donna Kelce.
