Travis Kelce, the 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end, recently showcased his powerwashing prowess at a local car wash. Over the weekend, Kelce donned slacks and a black T-shirt to partner with Club Car Wash, where he demonstrated his car-cleaning skills. In a TikTok video posted on Monday, Kelce was seen guiding cars into the wash terminal and hosing them down with a long-stemmed water spout. He even took a moment to dance with fellow employees, shaking his hips for a customer in the drive-thru. “Summer job szn,” Kelce, who is dating Taylor Swift, captioned the video.
Fans were quick to comment on Kelce’s unusual off-season activity, making jokes about how they would react if he washed their car and speculating on what he might do with the extra money. The official NFL account humorously suggested, “you should be a football player.” Another fan joked, “‘Ma’am you’ve gotten your car washed 12 times today.. you good? 🤭” while another quipped, “Gotta get that money to go see the eras tour at Wembley! 🙌🏼🙏🏼,” referencing Swift’s upcoming concerts in London.
Kelce’s summer job comes as Swift, also 34, is busy with her record-breaking Eras Tour across Europe. Over the weekend, Swift performed in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she welcomed the cast of Outlander and witnessed a proposal in the crowd. She even paused her performance to assist an audience member in need.
Back in the U.S., Kelce has been keeping himself occupied during the off-season. He recently participated in a celebrity softball tournament in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he won the home-run derby. Just a week earlier, he attended the 2024 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was questioned by Kansas City native Jason Sudeikis about when he would “make an honest woman” out of Swift.
Despite their busy schedules, Kelce and Swift have managed to spend time together. In early May, Kelce traveled to Paris to attend one of Swift’s shows alongside friends Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper. The couple also took a joint vacation to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in April. While it’s unclear if Kelce plans to travel back to Europe for more of Swift’s performances, their relationship appears to be going strong. A source recently told ET that Swift and Kelce’s family and friends see an engagement on the horizon, stating, “Taylor and Travis are doing amazing, and their loved ones see an engagement coming sooner than later. They make a great match and there’s no question about that.”
Kelce’s involvement with Club Car Wash goes beyond just a summer job. He became a partial owner of the express tunnel car wash chain in 2021 through his Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation. In a release at the time, Kelce expressed his excitement about the opportunity, citing the company’s premium product and their support for local communities as major factors in his decision to join.
In a TikTok video from December, Kelce shared his pride in working with Club Car Wash, highlighting their premium product and the significant success they’ve had in supporting and fundraising for local communities. “That’s a huge aspect that reeled me in,” Kelce said.
Club Car Wash currently operates over 160 locations, and when Kelce’s investment was announced, CEO Rollie Bartels expressed excitement about working with Kelce and his foundation. Just before Kelce and the Chiefs played (and won) in the 2024 Super Bowl, Club Car Wash celebrated their partial owner by making a generous donation to Eighty-Seven and Running. For a full week before the big game, the car wash donated to Kelce’s foundation for every new membership purchased, raising $42,301 in total.
Kelce expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support of his foundation, stating that each dollar raised would go directly towards initiatives that provide kids in the community with resources and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Travis Kelce’s powerwashing skills and his involvement with Club Car Wash highlight his commitment to giving back to the community while also having some fun during the off-season. As he continues to balance his football career, relationship with Taylor Swift, and philanthropic efforts, fans can look forward to seeing more of Kelce’s multifaceted talents.
