Jana Kramer Doesn't Have the Nicest Words to Describe Travis Kelce

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Travis Kelce is facing some criticism from Jana Kramer, who described his recent actions as "corny" and "cheesy" on the May 6 episode of her Whine Down podcast.

The One Tree Hill actress, who was married to ex-NFL player Mike Caussin, compared Kelce to her former husband and found his behavior unsettling. "He reminds me of my ex," Kramer remarked. "It just feels a little corny, cheesy. It just feels like he's loving the attention."

Initially appreciating the couple's public displays of affection after the Chiefs' AFC Championship win, Kramer said Kelce's behavior during the Super Bowl made her uncomfortable. "The Super Bowl thing rubbed me kind of the wrong way — the aggression there," she said, referring to Kelce's outburst with head coach Andy Reid. Although the 34-year-old tight end later apologized on the New Heights podcast, Kramer said, "It's something about him that reminds me of my ex that just rubs me the wrong way."

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Jana Kramer performs at Bomhard Theater on December 05, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Kramer recently revealed in her recent "Whine Down" podcast episode that she's not the biggest fan of Travis Kelce. Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images

Further alleging that Kelce is often intoxicated, she added, "To me, he's always drunk. Every time I've ever seen a video, he's just always drunk. And I hope she doesn't go on that. I see her drinking more now, like the company you keep."

The duo quickly became a high-profile couple after their relationship went public in September 2023. Swift, 34, made headlines when she attended a Chiefs game with Kelce's mother, Donna, and her continued presence at games kept fans buzzing.

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.... Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Speculation about their future has been a hot topic, and Spencer Pratt recently weighed in with his predictions on April 23 the Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald podcast. When McDonald asked Pratt if he thought the pair would marry, Pratt was certain, replying, "100 percent." He believes Swift will start a family with Kelce, also 34, despite skepticism from others. McDonald herself predicted that an engagement could happen in May, just as Swift begins the European leg of her Eras Tour with performances in Paris.

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