‘My favorites.’ Travis Kelce praises Taylor Swift dancer and his ex-Chiefs brother

Travis Kelce popping up unexpectedly on stage Sunday at Taylor Swift’s Wembley Stadium show was a “full circle moment” and very personal for one of her dancers.

“I know I’m posting pics that everyone has already seen at this point but whatevs. I wanted to highlight this moment from London!!” dancer Kameron Saunders wrote on his Instagram Tuesday.

Saunders, a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, is the older brother of NFL defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who won two Super Bowls with Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs.

During the show, Kelce came out during the transition from “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” to “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” joining Swift, Saunders and dancer Jan Ravnik. All three men wore black tie and tails and top hats.

At one point Kelce carried Swift in his arms, a moment that birthed many memes.

UMKC graduate Kameron Saunders, left, with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the Eras Tour show in London on Sunday.
UMKC graduate Kameron Saunders, left, with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the Eras Tour show in London on Sunday.

“Trav.. I had the time of my life being an absolute HAM with you on stage. This was such a full circle moment for me,” Saunders wrote.

“I have been to countless Chiefs games with my family over the years to support my baby brother. Three of those 4 years he was with the Chiefs we went to the Super Bowl and won twice… ABSOLUTE LEGACY!!!

“And now for you and I to share the biggest stage in the world with boss lady… full circle!

“The Saunders family loves you, Trav! (Including our mom LMAO) thank you for your heart and kindness and goofiness.”

Kelce responded to Saunders’ post, mentioning his former teammate.

Khalen Saunders played four seasons with the Chiefs before signing as a free agent last year with the New Orleans Saints, where he quickly turned in his most productive season as a pro. He is as much an entertainer as his dancer brother.

He raps under the name Sir Bink$.

“Kam! The Saunders brothers were already my favorites,” Kelce wrote. “From winning super bowls with Sir Bink @khalennotkaylen to having fun bringing Tay back to life on the stage with you the other night…. and even hanging with Mama Saunders, cheering you on in Australia! More memories to come!!”

(In March, Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour show in Sydney, and paparazzi caught the couple on a date at the zoo.)

Dancer Kameron Saunders, seen here performing during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 7, 2023, is brother to former Kansas City Chiefs player Khalen Saunders.
Dancer Kameron Saunders, seen here performing during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 7, 2023, is brother to former Kansas City Chiefs player Khalen Saunders.

A proud Khalen also boasted about his brother on social media after the concert.

“Just a couple of the Bros. That boy T-soul was made for this @tkelce x Big Bro. And @taylorswift13,” Khalen tweeted Monday.

He added: “Let me get an audition for the next tour. #ProudBrother.”