Travis Kelce attracted widespread attention this week after shirtless photos showing his hairy back and chest surfaced on social media. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was photographed without his T-shirt following an offseason workout in Miami on Tuesday, revealing the natural hair on his body. These photos quickly went viral, garnering over 35.4 million impressions on the platform X.
Men’s Grooming Brands and Local Studios Offer Services to Kelce
Following the viral spread of the images, TMZ reported that the men’s grooming company Manscaped reached out to the three-time Super Bowl champion. They offered to provide Kelce with free grooming products as part of a promotional effort to help him manage his back and chest hair. In addition, Erin Thomas, owner of Trifecta Studios in Kansas City, extended a complimentary chest and back waxing session to the athlete, hoping to give him a firsthand waxing experience.
As of now, Kelce has not publicly responded to any of these grooming proposals.
Kelce’s Lighthearted Reaction to His Viral Hairy Appearance
During a recent episode of his New Heights podcast, Kelce addressed the attention surrounding his body hair with humor, referring to himself as a “furry son of a b***h.” His comments came while discussing the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, scheduled for next season, showing his ability to keep a light tone despite the viral buzz.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Jokes About Kelce’s Viral Photos
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins took a playful jab at Kelce’s viral shirtless images after seeing them. Speaking with E! News, Cousins quipped,
“God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that,” Cousins told E! News. “That’s awesome. Good for her.”
Kelce has been dating pop music star Taylor Swift since September 2023, and Swift has frequently been seen supporting him at Chiefs games. Notably, she attended the 2024 Super Bowl where Kansas City defeated the San Francisco 49ers, as well as the previous year’s Super Bowl when the Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Broader Impact as Kelce Prepares for the NFL Playoffs
The surge in attention around Travis Kelce viral hairy back photos highlights how even personal physical traits of high-profile athletes can become widely discussed topics. For Kelce, this moment adds a unique layer to his public persona just before the NFL playoffs. As one of the league’s top tight ends, public interest in his off-field image could influence future endorsements or marketing opportunities. Meanwhile, the offers from grooming companies and studios suggest a new intersection between athlete image and personal grooming trends ahead of major sporting events.