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NFL Honors host Keegan-Michael Key makes Tony Romo reference during Taylor Swift joke ahead of Super Bowl
Key hosted the star-studded event in Las Vegas, Nevada
COMEDIAN Keegan-Michael Key couldn't resist a cheeky Taylor Swift joke during the NFL Honors.
The Key & Peele star hosted the glittering awards show from Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday night.
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Key roasted a host of football stars both past and present during the ceremony.
The 52-year-old made several quips related to the relationship between Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
He even got in a reference to CBS announcer Tony Romo, who is set to call Super Bowl LVIII alongside Jim Nantz.
"Of course, we're going to talk about Travis and Taylor. I think they're both great, and I'm happy for them," said Key, per People.
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"But Travis Kelce, you know this isn't the first time a player has dated a singer.
"There's Russell Wilson and Ciara. There was Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson.
"And, of course, there was Peyton Manning and Brad Paisley."
The joke referenced NFL Hall of Famer Manning starring alongside musician Paisley in commercials for insurance company Nationwide.
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Key made various other quips referencing Swift - but was keen to make sure she wasn't the punchline.
"It's my understanding that Taylor Swift is in Tokyo right now," he said.
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"But the only person further from the Super Bowl is the Carolina Panthers.
"Who would've thought that Taylor Swift would've gone to more playoff games than Bill Belichick?" Key joked later.
Swift is said to be jetting into Vegas on Sunday following her Eras Tour performance in Tokyo, Japan.
The pop superstar has been dating Kelce, a nine-time Pro Bowler, since the summer.
Kelce is looking to win his third Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs and already has 262 yards receiving and three touchdowns in the postseason.
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