As Taylor Swift announced the title of her upcoming 12th album, โThe Life of a Showgirl,โ some fans noticed another surprise reveal in the video โ Jason Kelceโs hair transformation.
During the early hours of the morning on Aug. 12, Swift and Jason and Travis Kelceโs podcast, โNew Heights,โ uploaded a joint teaser previewing her upcoming appearance on the show. In the clip, Swift told Jason Kelce, โI wanted to show you something,โ before revealing her new album, titled โThe Life of a Showgirl,โ from a mint green briefcase.
The clip included Jason Kelceโs surprised reaction and also gave a glimpse of his new darker hairdo. The 37-year-old retired NFL player, who usually sports a salt-and-pepper look, appeared to have dyed his locks and facial hair a darker shade of brown.
Hours after Swifties had somewhat processed the news of Swiftโs next era, the โNew Heightsโ X account tweeted โHowโs everyone feeling this morning?โ and included a better look at Jason Kelceโs updated โdo.
But it seems one of Jason Kelceโs close friends wasnโt the biggest fan of the change.
Fellow retired-NFL-player-turned-sports-commentator Ryan Fitzpatrick replied to the post and jokingly wrote, โBetrayed,โ as a former athlete who also embraces his salt-and-pepper hair.
Jason Kelce responded to the tweet, assuring his friend. โI promise the dye was for a good reason, donโt hate me,โ Jason Kelce said.
Some fans appeared to agree with Fitzpatrickโs stance. โWhile salt & pepper hair is superior. Still love you, Jason,โ one said.
Another wrote, โIt was a far more shocking surprise than the Tay Tay reveal.โ
Others in the comments gave their approval. โHad to look good for the episode cause we all know itโs going in the history books,โ one Swiftie tweeted.
Although Swift shared the album name in the teaser, the cover art was blurred, making fans suspect the full reveal will be shown during Wednesday’s full episode.
In the clips that have been released so far, Swift is seen sitting beside Travis Kelce. He and his brother instantly celebrate when she announces โThe Life of a Showgirlโ is on the way. Another clip shows the couple exchanging flirty banter.
โSuch a nice color on you,โ she says about his shirt.
Travis Kelce replies, โYes. Itโs the color of your eyes, sweetie. Thatโs why we match so well.โ
The next episode of โNew Heightsโ will arrive at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
