The internet is all lit up with the news that Travis Kelce will be appearing in Ryan Murphy’s newest chapter of American Horror Story, titled Grotesquerie, as confirmed by Niecy Nash’s Instagram. Given Kelce’s romantic ties to Taylor Swift, his entry into acting through this project has stirred quite a bit of interest. Some folks are whispering about Kelce using Swift’s celebrity network to land the role, but there’s an even more intriguing angle to consider — Murphy’s work with Kim Kardashian, who played a part in the last season of AHS: Delicate.
Murphy is known for mixing things up by bringing back characters and actors in new roles throughout the AHS series. This tradition has laid down an intriguing foundation for what could happen when Kelce and Kardashian find themselves sharing the screen, given their connections to Swift.
For those who need a recap, Kardashian and Swift have had a turbulent relationship for nearly 15 years. In 2016, Kardashian stirred the pot by posting videos on Snapchat that seemed to show Swift agreeing to some controversial lyrics in Kanye West’s track “Famous.” The roots of their falling out trace back to the 2009 MTV VMAs when Kanye interrupted Taylor’s acceptance speech, laying the groundwork for future tensions. Things got even hairier in 2020 when the entire phone chat between Kanye and Taylor leaked online, revealing more about their discussion over the song.
While Swift hasn’t said anything about the casting, some of her fans are curious as to what this means. “It’s kinda crazy that Travis Kelce is going to be working with Ryan Murphy because Ryan Murphy is working with Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift wrote two songs about Kim K trashing her. I wonder how all the Swifties are going to be reacting to this news?” One fan on X noted, citing Swift’s “thanK you aIMee” and “Cassandra” off of The Tortured Poets Department.
Kelce isn’t new to the entertainment scene. Aside from his sporting achievements, he’s also ventured into hosting a game show on Amazon called Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? and starred in his own dating reality show, Catching Kelce, back in 2016. Although the romance from the show didn’t last, these experiences have shown Kelce’s range beyond the football field.
With his confirmed role in AHS: Grotesquerie, Kelce is stepping into a story that blends the dramatic flair of celebrity culture with the eerie, unexpected twists Murphy is known for. The anticipation around how Kelce will fit into this world — especially possibly alongside Kardashian — is high.
Before you go, click here to see the best reality TV shows on right now.
Leave a Comment