A resurfaced clip from Kristin Cavallari’s podcast, where she expressed strong admiration for Travis Kelce, has gained significant attention online. The segment, recorded in September 2023, features Cavallari telling Kelce she was “in love with him” and considered him her “TV crush.” This conversation occurred shortly before Kelce’s relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift became public knowledge.
Kristin Cavallari’s Podcast Remarks
In the episode of Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, she recounted first becoming aware of Kelce in 2016 when his reality dating show “Catching Kelce” aired on E!. “You were 100% my TV crush when this show was on. I was in love with you,” Cavallari stated during the interview. She then inquired about the timeline for determining romantic compatibility, asking, “How long does it take for you to know if you’re gonna like someone or not? Because I feel like I know immediately.”
Kelce, who did not mention Swift at the time, responded by emphasizing the need for time to truly get to know someone before committing to a relationship. “To really dive into a relationship with somebody, I feel like it’s gonna take at least… I don’t know, it’s gonna take some time. You really got to know somebody to take that step and really like be committed and be in full throttle,” he explained. He further elaborated, “I can’t just like meet somebody and just automatically think that, you know. I mean, forever is just a day away. You know, it’s just I think that’s just it’s too much, and I’m setting myself up for failure.”
The conversation also touched upon the nature of chemistry and attraction. Cavallari questioned whether an initial spark could grow, asking, “But what about that chemistry? Do you think that that spark, that initial spark, that’s either there or not? You do think that can grow?” Kelce agreed, acknowledging the excitement of an initial spark but also affirming that deeper connection can develop. “Yeah, the initial spark is always fun. You know, that’s the peak of the rollercoaster for the majority of it. But at the same time, you know, as you get to know somebody or you see their tendencies and what they do on a daily basis, I think all of that can grow 100%,” he replied.
Context of the Podcast Appearance
The podcast episode featuring Travis Kelce was recorded in September 2023. This timing is notable as it preceded Swift’s first public appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game, which significantly amplified public interest in their relationship. The resurfaced clip has circulated widely on social media, with some posts characterizing Cavallari’s remarks as “sorta throwing herself” at Kelce, who was by then reportedly dating Swift in secret.
The renewed interest in the podcast clip comes as both Kelce and Swift have been prominent in recent news cycles. Kelce recently married Swift in a highly publicized ceremony. Cavallari has also been in the headlines due to her ongoing discussions about her divorce settlement with ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler.
Kristin Cavallari’s Divorce Settlement Claims
In parallel with the resurfaced podcast clip, Kristin Cavallari has recently reiterated her claims regarding her divorce from Jay Cutler. Speaking on the “Aspire with Emma Grede” podcast, the 39-year-old stated that she did not receive any financial settlement from her ex-husband. “I don’t get any money from my ex-husband,” Cavallari asserted. She elaborated that, contrary to receiving funds, she was required to pay Cutler half the value of her business, Uncommon James, in cash and properties. “I had to give him half the value of [her business] Uncommon James in cash and properties and everything else. Isn’t that interesting,” she remarked.
Cavallari, who founded the jewelry and lifestyle brand herself, emphasized that its success provided her with the confidence to end her marriage. Despite the significant financial implications of the settlement, she expressed gratitude for the outcome, viewing it as a catalyst for personal growth. “I was really p***ed at the time and now I’m so thankful because I think, for me, I’ve needed these things in my life to keep going,” she explained. “And I’ve found that that is an instance where I’m going to fight harder… those little moments push me and I come out the other side stronger.”
Jay Cutler’s Rebuttal
Jay Cutler has previously contested Cavallari’s narrative regarding their divorce settlement. In August of the previous year, he addressed her claims on his “Take it Outside” podcast, dismissing them as “completely false.” Cutler argued that Cavallari’s assertion of receiving “not a penny” was illogical, given his substantial NFL earnings and the standard legal process of divorce proceedings in Tennessee. “Let’s think about this logically. ‘Not a penny’. You can go and see how much I made in the NFL. It’s online… So, you go to divorce and each side gets a lawyer, and then you go to court and there’s a judge,” he stated. He added, “In the state of Tennessee, if we would have went to the judge and been like: ‘Hey, he’s going to keep every single dollar over the past seven years and you’re going to get nothing’. There’s not a judge in the state of Tennessee that would’ve signed that. ‘No, this isn’t right. This isn’t legal.’ So, there’s that.”
Background of Cavallari and Cutler’s Relationship
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler became engaged in 2011 and were married for nearly seven years before announcing their separation in April 2020. Cutler faced legal issues in Tennessee, including an arrest and a four-day prison sentence in October 2024 for a DUI offense, stemming from a plea deal with prosecutors. The arrest occurred in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville, the same city where Cutler attended college and married Cavallari.
The resurfaced podcast clip and Cavallari’s recent statements about her divorce settlement have brought renewed attention to her public life, occurring amidst the widely reported marriage of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
