‘WWHL’: Billy Eichner Recalls Awkward Moment He Met Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce — And Reveals Why Kelce Apologized For It Years Later
Billy Eichner recounted an awkward encounter with Travis Kelce, who mistakenly called him 'Jimmy on the Street' when they first met. Eichner chose not to correct Kelce at the time, finding the moment endearing despite the error. Years later, Kelce apologized for the mix-up when they met again, prompting Eichner to share the story publicly.
- ▪Billy Eichner met Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madonna’s Oscars party a few years ago.
- ▪Travis Kelce mistakenly called Eichner 'Jimmy on the Street,' a reference to the game show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- ▪Kelce apologized for the name mix-up when they met again at a later Oscars party.
- ▪Eichner revealed the incident on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in December 2024.
- ▪Eichner has invited Kelce to appear on his show, Billy on the Street.
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