The NFL season this year has seen a huge increase in popularity. A major reason for this is pop icon Taylor Swift. Her ongoing relationship with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has drawn several attention to the league. Some fans, though, are not impressed by it, and the recent developments regarding Simone Biles have left them divided.
Swift has attended multiple games this season. She could be seen in the stands cheering for Kelce, along with Patrick Mahomes‘s wife, Brittany Mahomes. However, the fans are getting angry because of the extreme spotlight on this new power couple. Recently, Biles was seen attending the Packers-Vikings game while supporting her husband, Jonathan Owens.
While Biles may not be as popular as Swift is, she is arguably the greatest gymnast of all time. The 26-year-old American has won numerous accolades in her career and has made a grand return to the international stage once again.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist was seen wearing a white t-shirt with a green and gold graphic of Owens on it. One snap saw her smiling as the couple shared a heartwarming moment on the sidelines. While the fans loved that interaction, some were quick to point out that this might not get the coverage it deserves.
Fans alleged NFL of favoritism towards Taylor Swift over Simone Biles
There is no doubt that the hype battle and debate regarding Taylor Swift and Simone Biles will continue a little longer. As the Packers take on the Chiefs later on, there have been questions about whether the two icons will be present there or not. Biles has admitted that she will be there and is hoping to meet her. However, some fans are looking forward to that meeting.
While some admitted that Owens might lack in popularity over Kelce, they urged that the two couples should get equal coverage from the NFL. Several fans even alleged the league of racism for not showing love and support towards Biles. Some have even slammed the league for pushing Swift’s content despite her not even being at games. One user wrote:
it won't cause she is black.Referring to the league not giving enough coverage to Biles
Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, check out some reactions regarding this from Twitter (now called X) below:
it won’t cause she’s black. you know how the nfl feel bout black ppl
— DRE (@CarlosCool25) October 29, 2023She won't tho. For obvious reasons
— TheUndisputedQueso (@UndisputedQueso) October 29, 2023It’s because she’s not white!🤦🏾♂️
— SplasshhPapi🌊👑 (@Papiacej) October 29, 2023Should get more. She’s way more talented at what she does than Swift. No disrespect bc Taylor is a self made billionaire, but Biles is historic.
— JJ blockchain (@JJeffrey100) October 29, 2023Owens isn't Kelce, Biles isn't a billionaire entertainer, and they are already married. I can't believe I'm defending the Kelce Swift thing, dude they aren't the same thing.
— Imperator Bacchus Navita Americanas (@FLOTFW) October 29, 2023It should get more!!! This one is real the other….. time will tell but I have my suspicions.
— Doug Forst (@ForstDoug) October 30, 2023Simone should be getting way more attention that Taylor Swift but somehow isn’t going to
— Milraukee Balboa (@RingforRose) October 29, 2023Simone would get more TV air time if telecasts were on NBC, the network of the Sunmer Olympics than on FOX or CBS. We’re talking about the best ever in gymnastics.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) October 29, 2023Now THIS is a celebrity sighting!
— Scott McGuigan (@YeliandGiannis) October 29, 2023KC may have Taylor Swift but we Have Simone ❤️
— Angie Lyn Baldwin (@AngLynBaldwin) October 29, 2023How will this TV coverage war between Swift and Biles end? Only time can give an answer to that. If both of these stars do manage to attend the game between the Packers and the Chiefs, the internet might actually go into a huge meltdown.
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