Taylor Swift had a very different experience at this year’s Super Bowl compared to her celebratory appearance last year. For the second year in a row, the pop superstar attended the big game to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs as they aimed for a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy. But this time, instead of cheers, Swift faced boos from the pro-Eagles crowd.

Swift’s moment in the spotlight came when she was shown on the videoboards during a break in the first quarter, sitting alongside rapper Ice Spice. Her reaction was a side-eye and a wrinkled nose when she realized the boos were directed at her. The cheers from last year were nowhere to be found.

In 2023, Swift had celebrated with Kelce and friends after the Chiefs secured their second consecutive Super Bowl win. She even participated in a beer-chugging contest to roaring applause from Chiefs fans. But much has changed over the past year. Fans have grown tired of seeing Swift at NFL games, especially after her relationship with Kelce became a media sensation. At the same time, the Chiefs have become the NFL's new “villains,” replacing Tom Brady’s Patriots as the team fans love to hate.

As the Eagles took control and won 40-22, the cameras almost completely avoided Swift, a sharp contrast to last year’s Super Bowl celebration. Former President Donald Trump even poked fun at Swift’s tough night, saying on social media, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”

Swift and Kelce’s relationship began early last season after Kelce invited her to watch a game against the Bears. Their romance quickly blossomed, but this year’s Super Bowl wasn’t the fairytale ending fans might have expected. Swift’s presence in the stadium, paired with the Chiefs’ loss, seemed to fuel the growing divide between her and certain NFL fans.

As for Kelce, the 35-year-old tight end’s future is uncertain. While he’s enjoyed a record-setting career, there’s speculation he might retire soon. His teammate Patrick Mahomes mentioned that Kelce still has a lot of football left in him, but ultimately, it will be Kelce’s decision whether or not he returns for another Super Bowl run.

In the end, the Super Bowl experience was a reminder that fame, love, and sports don’t always mix as smoothly as they seem. With the Chiefs' loss and the unexpected boos for Swift, this Super Bowl will certainly be one to remember for more than just the game itself.