Kelly Clarkson Was Accused Of Bashing Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift, But The Internet Has Her Back

    "Do not fall prey to clickbait, trash reporters twisting the facts again."

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    Fair warning: Don't try to twist Kelly Clarkson's words.

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    On a recent episode of her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 41-year-old sat down with guest Bowen Yang and discussed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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    So, you've probably heard about Taylor's and Travis's rumored romance everywhere by now.

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    You've seen them randomly popping up on Saturday Night Live.

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    You've heard about them literally just walking down the street.

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    You’ve seen Taylor hanging out with Travis’s mom Donna at NFL games…

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    As well as Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman.

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    And, honestly, that's just from us! 

    So, yes, their rumored relationship is the talk of the town, and Kelly expressed how she really felt about the rumored couple's constant coverage at NFL games.

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    "It's not hilarious how it is literally taking over the NFL for people that like watching sports now," Kelly said.

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    "It's like you're watching Housewives," she said, referring to the hit reality TV franchise on Bravo.

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    "They're just talking about gossip things," Kelly added. "And you're like, 'So, what about the play?'"

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    "They're taking over!"

    Apparently, Kelly's comments were being spun as bashing Travis and Taylor, so she set the record straight on her Instagram:

    "Just a quick public service announcement, everybody, since this seems to be breaking news…" Kelly started.

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    "Do not fall prey to clickbait, trash reporters twisting the facts again. I did not bash anyone's romance," Kelly continued. "I am pro romance. Yay, romance. Did y'all even watch what I actually said on my show?"

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    "I just said I want to watch football when I tune in to watch football," Kelly added. "Seems an appropriate request. Okay, carry on, and GO COWBOYS!"

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    By the looks of it, the fans have nothing but love for Kelly:

    "The fact that people would try ot make her look bad is just beyond me."
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    What we’re not going to do is ever come for Kelly Clarkson.

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    "You don't have to apologize."
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    Twitter: @ChrisBrewski
    "I saw what you said and it was perfectly fine!"
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    Twitter: @heartsfromjenn

    And other fans agree that there's an unusual amount of NFL coverage of Taylor's and Travis's rumored relationship.

    "We Swifties agree."
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    "You're just saying out loud what we're all thinking."
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    "I 1000% agree like we are watching football, not a love story."
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    "like mind your own business and show what people came to watch"
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    Twitter: @KaylWhale

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    And there you have it! Everybody knows Kelly is a Taylor fan, so the Swifties have her back.

    You've been warned.

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