Although Travis Kelce didn’t go to this year’s VMAs, people online were talking about it a lot.

However, his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, still mentioned him during her speech when she won an award.

The reason for Travis Kelce’s absence was shared by a media outlet before the event.

While Taylor talked about him during the show, some fans still believe there might be more behind his decision not to attend.

According to an article by *Page Six*, Travis Kelce couldn’t attend the VMAs at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, because of his work commitments. The music event, which was a huge night for Taylor Swift, took place on the evening of Wednesday, September 11.

In an exclusive interview with *Page Six*, an insider explained why Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce couldn’t attend the VMAs, revealing, “[Travis] had to be back in Kansas City by Tuesday for practice.”

The insider was referring to the upcoming game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15. The two teams are scheduled to face off in a Week 2 game at 4:25 p.m. ET.

This follows the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory in Week 1, where they defeated the Baltimore Ravens with a score of 27-20.

Some netizens weren’t fully convinced by *Page Six*’s explanation for Travis Kelce missing the VMAs. Many took to social media to share their own theories about why he skipped the event.

One person speculated, “I think he’s not at Taylor’s award [show] because he’s not interested in her! He’s more interested in his career.” Adding a bit of humor, another commented sarcastically, “He obviously doesn’t have time to have a matching dress made.”