Whoopi Goldberg has jumped to Taylor Swift’s defense after some Kansas City Chiefs fans blamed the pop superstar for tight end Travis Kelce’s “slow start” to the NFL season. On a recent episode of *The View*, the talk show host didn’t hold back, expressing her frustration with fans who pointed fingers at Swift, who has been romantically linked to Kelce in recent months.

“Your team is doing well, shut up!” Goldberg quipped during the segment, addressing the Chiefs’ fanbase directly. She pointed out that, despite the criticism, the Chiefs have continued to perform at a high level and that blaming a celebrity relationship for a player’s performance was absurd.

Swift has been making headlines for her attendance at several of the Chiefs’ games, sitting in the stands and drawing widespread media attention whenever she’s spotted supporting Kelce. While most fans have been excited to see the pop star at games, some have accused the relationship of being a “distraction” for Kelce, leading to what they perceive as a slower start to his season compared to his usual high standards.

Goldberg didn’t hesitate to dismiss the criticism, saying that athletes often have ups and downs and that it’s unfair to blame Swift for anything happening on the field. “This is football, not a soap opera,” Goldberg added. “Taylor Swift is living her life, and Travis Kelce is doing his job.”

Co-hosts on *The View* echoed Goldberg’s sentiments, with Joy Behar chiming in that relationships off the field shouldn’t factor into a player’s performance. “The guy is one of the best in the league—he doesn’t need anyone’s approval for who he dates,” Behar said.

Kelce, widely regarded as one of the NFL’s top tight ends, has maintained his focus on football amidst the speculation surrounding his relationship with Swift. Despite any claims of a “slow start,” he continues to play a pivotal role for the Chiefs, a team that remains one of the top contenders in the NFL this season.

While the media buzz around Kelce and Swift shows no signs of slowing down, Goldberg’s fiery defense of the singer is a reminder that off-field relationships shouldn’t take away from the athlete’s hard work and dedication to his sport. As the season progresses, Chiefs fans might want to heed Goldberg’s advice and focus on their team’s success rather than Swift’s presence in the stands.