Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, has seemingly hard launched a brand new romance on social media just weeks before his son’s wedding to Taylor Swift.
The 74-year-old sent fans into a frenzy on Saturday afternoon after sharing a picture of his supposed love interest, along with a glowing description of her in the caption.
‘With the dynamic and gorgeous Doree Hepner at 118 North, listening to York Street Hustle: their Summer Soul(stice) show,’ Ed captioned the post on his Instagram.
The social media update quickly generated significant traction among fans, with commenters pointing out that the post seemed to serve as a romantic ‘hard launch.’
The public outing comes at a busy time for the family, as global attention remains fixed on his son Travis’ upcoming wedding to music superstar Swift.
Before this new public appearance, Ed was well-known for his long marriage to Donna Kelce. The former couple raised their two football star sons together in Ohio.
Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce (pictured with Taylor Swift in 2024) has seemingly hard launched a brand new romance on social media just weeks before his son’s wedding
Ed Kelce sent fans into a frenzy on Saturday after sharing a picture of a woman named Doree
Ed and Donna Kelce were married for roughly 25 years before ultimately deciding to divorce. Despite the split, they have frequently united to support their children.
Following his divorce from Donna, Ed was in a long-term relationship with Maureen Maguire. The couple kept a relatively low profile despite the family’s rising fame.
Tragedy struck the Kelce family last year when Maguire passed away at the age of 74. Ed shared an online obituary at the time honoring her memory and kindness.
The obituary noted that Maguire enjoyed traveling, attending concerts and going to football games alongside Kelce before her passing in August of last year.
This weekend’s post marks a notable transition for Ed as he steps back into the public eye with Hepner, drawing warm responses from long-time family well-wishers.
As preparations for the highly anticipated Swift-Kelce nuptials continue, the family patriarch appears focused on enjoying his own milestone moments.
Earlier this month an insider exclusively told the Daily Mail that the couple will marry at Madison Square Garden (MSG), with the pair deciding to ’embrace the spectacle’ of a giant wedding.
Now business owners in the highly congested area are voicing concerns over a potential loss of revenue amid security accommodations.
Taylor Swift is weeks away from tying the knot with fiancé Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, but ahead of the big day, mystery around the venue is growing; pictured in March
Ed was left ‘heartbroken’ in August last year following the death of Maureen Maguire
According to TMZ, local bars and restaurants claim they have yet to receive details regarding the major event that is sure to have an impact on their establishments.
Meanwhile, some insiders have labeled the MSG narrative a ‘distraction plot’ to deter the public from the real wedding venue.
According to TMZ, one unnamed business owner suggested the bride and groom compensate small businesses around the area for disrupting their income.
The outlet also claimed that the singer-songwriter has shelled out $3 million to reserve the space over a three-day period – one for setup, another for the ceremony itself and a third for cleanup.
The sprawling and storied MSG arena is best known for hosting concerts and professional sporting events, and can hold up to 22,000 people.
However, it is unclear just how many people will be invited.
