Rumors spread that Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce would join the Kelce brothers on New Heights. The actual guests? Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson. Here’s the full story behind the tease and reveal.
Fans Mistakenly Assume Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce Will Join “New Heights” — But the Real Guests Still Deliver
The Kelce brothers have perfected the art of teasing fans, but their latest hint about upcoming guests on their hit podcast, New Heights, sent Swifties and NFL fans into a frenzy. On Tuesday, November 18, the show’s official Instagram account teased a major announcement that immediately sparked speculation that Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce would be making a joint appearance.
The post featured a silhouette of two unidentified guests placed between Jason and Travis Kelce. The caption read, “Tune in to tomorrow’s episode to find out which special guests are making their New Heights debut next week 👀.” That one line was all it took for fans to lose their minds.
The Internet Goes Wild Over the Possibility
With Taylor Swift, 35, dominating headlines this year—thanks to her global tours, record-breaking album announcement, and engagement to Travis Kelce—fans didn’t need much convincing to jump to conclusions.
“TAYLOR & KYLIE!?!? Please!?!? 🙏,” one excited fan wrote in the comments. Another added, “OHHHH SNAPPPP,” capturing the universal excitement in just three words.
The idea of Swift appearing alongside Kylie Kelce, 33, felt especially fitting. Not only are they both beloved public figures, but they’ve also been part of some of the most viral New Heights moments in the podcast’s history.
Why the Theory Didn’t Quite Add Up
Some fans, however, quickly pointed out a major flaw in the rumor: both women have technically already been on the podcast.
Taylor appeared in August—right before the world found out she and Travis were engaged—to announce her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The episode shattered viewership records for the show, instantly becoming New Heights’ most-watched installment.
Kylie Kelce, on the other hand, has practically been a regular. Her honest, no-nonsense personality and warm dynamic with Jason helped her previously hold the podcast’s all-time viewership record before Swift dethroned her this summer.
So while fans hoped for a Swift-Kylie reunion, others doubted the silhouettes were a clue to something that major.
The Truth Is Revealed: Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson
On the Wednesday, November 19 episode, the Kelce brothers finally revealed the mystery guests: sports broadcasting icons Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson.
“Maybe two of the most demanded guests of all time,” Jason said. Travis chimed in, calling the duo “so much fun.”
While some fans were momentarily disappointed that a Swift-Kylie episode isn’t happening (yet!), the reveal was still a massive win. Andrews, 47, and Thompson, 43, are among the most respected women in sports media—and they’ve played a surprising role in the Swift-Kelce love story.
The Women Who Manifested Taylor and Travis
Before the superstar couple went public, Andrews and Thompson were loudly and proudly campaigning for them.
“Taylor, I don’t know what you’re doing in your life right now besides rocking the world [on The Eras Tour],” Andrews said on an August 2023 episode of her and Thompson’s Calm Down podcast. “Please, try our friend Travis. He is fantastic.”
One month later, Swift showed up at her first Kansas City Chiefs game—and the rest became pop-culture history.
Thompson later joked to Us Weekly that she and Andrews deserved “no credit at all,” though they were “definitely big advocates of it.”
A Friendship That Goes Beyond the Headlines
The connection between the Kelces and the Calm Down hosts goes deeper than professional respect. The group has spent time together socially, especially during the NFL offseason.
In July, Travis shared an Instagram photo dump that included snapshots with Andrews and her husband, Jarret Stoll, along with Thompson and her boyfriend, Steven Cundari. The images showed a relaxed, happy group of friends enjoying downtime away from the bright lights of stadiums and tours.
On Calm Down, Thompson reflected on that trip and spoke warmly about Swift.
“I’m not going to elaborate too much on it, other than saying [Taylor’s] a dream and I adore her and I’m so happy that they make each other happy,” she said.
Andrews agreed, adding that she and Thompson feel “protective” over Taylor and Travis. “She’s a 20 out of 20. She just is,” Andrews said. “She is so much fun. And I will say this, our group — the six of us — we have some, wow, a time. A good, good group.”
Will Taylor and Kylie Ever Do “New Heights” Together?
While this week’s big guest reveal didn’t turn out to be Swift or Kylie, fans haven’t given up hope. A joint episode featuring the pop superstar and the fan-favorite wife of Jason Kelce would almost certainly break every record the podcast has ever set.
For now, the Kelce brothers continue to fuel anticipation with their trademark humor and well-timed teases. And even though Swift and Kylie aren’t scheduled for the November 24 episode, the addition of Andrews and Thompson has fans excited for a lively, insightful, and undoubtedly entertaining conversation.
The Bottom Line
The internet may have jumped the gun on the Taylor-and-Kylie theory, but New Heights still delivered with two powerhouse guests who have been part of the Kelce universe for years. Whether it’s reminiscing about how they helped nudge Taylor and Travis together or sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the NFL and pop-culture worlds, Andrews and Thompson are set to bring plenty of energy to their episode.
And who knows? With the Kelces, surprises are always possible. A Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce episode might not be happening this week—but fans will be waiting the moment it does.
