Entertainment Sports Football Travis Kelce Jokes About 'Taylor Swift Effect' After Fan Gushes Over Him The Kansas City Chiefs tight end had the best response after a fan said his wife "literally she just almost died" after meeting him By Danielle Jennings Danielle Jennings Danielle Jennings is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE, covering stories in Human Interest and Sports. She joins PEOPLE with over 15 years of experience as a journalist with an expertise in areas including Pop Culture, Politics, Hard News, Fashion, Beauty and Crime. Before joining PEOPLE she was a writer and digital editor at notable media outlets, including ABC News, The Shade Room, Madame Noire, Hello Beautiful and Brit + Co. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 5, 2024 11:50AM EDT Comments Travis Kelce on July 14, 2024. Photo: Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Travis Kelce has enjoyed a massive new level of fame since he and girlfriend Taylor Swift made their relationship public last year — and the NFL star recently played into the hype during a fan encounter. In a video posted on social media, Kelce, 34, is seen approaching a group of fans, asking them, "What are you guys doing in my hallway?" One of them says, “You just took my wife’s breath away, literally she just almost died.” Without missing a beat, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who has been back at practice for training camp, quickly delivers the best response. “Taylor Swift effect,” he says to laughter among the group. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on Oct. 15, 2023. Gotham/GC Images Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline The quip comes after Kelce opened up about the moment when he knew he was developing real feelings for the pop star, 34. While speaking on Barstool Sports' Bussin' With The Boys podcast on June 25, the NFL star recalled when he knew he was starting to "fall" for Swift. Discussing how Swift "understands situations," like his team winning the 2024 Super Bowl, Kelce shared, "She's very self-aware. And I think that's why I really started to really fall for her, was how genuine she is around friends [and] family. It can get crazy for somebody with that much attention ... and she just keeps it so chill and so cool." Travis Kelce Reveals the Moment He Knew He Was Starting to 'Really Fall' for Taylor Swift The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "I can admire it for sure," he added. Elsewhere in the interview, Kelce said that when the two initially started dating he wanted to keep things private for as long as they could. "But once she came to a game, obviously it was all poppin' from there," he told the podcast hosts. "At the same time, I'm not here to hide anything ... that's my girl, that's my lady," Kelce said, adding that he's "proud of that."