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Travis Kelce says brother Jason was ‘defending’ their family in phone-smashing incident

Last updated: November 7, 2024 5:33 pm
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Travis Kelce Defends Brother Jason Kelce’s Reaction to Heckling Fan

In a recent episode of their “New Heights Podcast,” Travis Kelce addressed the incident involving his brother Jason Kelce and a heckling fan. The situation, which occurred outside Beaver Stadium in State College, led to a Penn State police investigation and sparked controversy due to Jason’s response to the fan’s derogatory comments.

During the podcast, Travis expressed his support for his brother, acknowledging that Jason was defending their family when he reacted to the fan’s taunts. Travis emphasized that the situation was blown out of proportion by the circulation of videos depicting the incident.

Jason, a former Philadelphia Eagles center, was in town for “College GameDay” when a fan made a homophobic slur directed at Travis and his relationship with Taylor Swift. The fan’s derogatory remarks led Jason to confront him, resulting in Jason grabbing the fan’s phone and throwing it on the ground. The altercation escalated with the fan demanding his phone back, to which Jason responded with a retort involving the same slur.

In his previous statement on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown,” Jason expressed regret for his actions, admitting that he was not proud of how he handled the situation. On the podcast, Jason further reflected on the incident, expressing remorse for giving the situation unnecessary attention.

Jason acknowledged that his reaction only fueled more hate and attention towards the incident, which he believes was avoidable if he had chosen to walk away. He particularly regretted using the same derogatory language as the fan, recognizing the dehumanizing impact of such language.

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Travis commended his brother for taking ownership of the situation and for speaking sincerely about the incident. He highlighted Jason’s commitment to not perpetuating hate and emphasized that the incident did not reflect Jason’s true character.

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety department confirmed that they are investigating the incident, and the review process is ongoing.

As the Kelce brothers navigate the aftermath of the altercation, their candid discussion on the podcast sheds light on the importance of addressing and learning from regrettable situations. By acknowledging their missteps and reflecting on the impact of their actions, Jason and Travis demonstrate a commitment to growth and accountability.

[Photo of Jason and Travis Kelce: Rob Carr / Getty Images]

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