Kelce's decisions to decline interviews after losses have led to debate on social media. Some people justify his choices by pointing out that his words tend to get taken out of context and twisted by the media. Critics see his silence as a refusal to take accountability, pointing to his willingness to speak after wins to support their argument.

Travis Kelce was recently mistaken for rapper Travis Scott in Patrick Mahomes’ pre-game interview after the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Washington Commanders. Kelce, who plays as a tight end for the Chiefs, went on to score his record 83rd career touchdown.