Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Swift's Hasty Departure: Jetting Home to Travis Kelce After Selena Gomez’s Wedding!

It’s only been a few hours since bestie Selena Gomez said ‘I do’ but the Daily Mail can reveal Taylor Swift is already on the way home; Gomez and Swift pictured in January 2024

SHOCKING EXIT: TAYLOR SWIFT DASHES BACK TO KANSAS CITY AFTER BESTIE SELENA GOMEZ'S FAIRYTALE WEDDING

The plot thickens in the world of celebrity relationships! Just hours after witnessing her BFF Selena Gomez tie the knot with music producer Benny Blanco, Taylor Swift made a swift exit from the wedding celebrations and jetted back to Kansas City. The Daily Mail has obtained exclusive details on the megastar's hasty departure, which has left fans and friends alike scratching their heads.

According to sources close to the singer, Swift spent most of Saturday evening celebrating with Gomez at a clifftop nursery in Goleta, California. The lavish ceremony was attended by A-listers Erik Andre, Steve Martin, and Paul Rudd, among others. But just as the party was getting started, Swift's three-car convoy made a beeline for the nearby Santa Barbara airport.

After the wedding, Swift headed for the nearby Santa Barbara airport where she jumped on a private Gulfstream G550 plane

At around 11:30 PM, the golden-haired stunner boarded her private Gulfstream G550 plane, which is currently en route to Kansas City, Missouri. With hours to go before Travis Kelce's Sunday showdown against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium, Swift will undoubtedly be in attendance to show her support for her fiancé.

But what prompted this sudden departure? Insiders claim that Swift was "raring to go" and eager to return home after a whirlwind weekend of celebrations. "Taylor loves Travis dearly," a source reveals, "and she couldn't wait to get back to Kansas City to be with him."

Swift's Saturday itinerary was a busy one, indeed. She arrived in Santa Barbara on Friday afternoon, where she was spotted getting off her plane under the cover of umbrellas. The megastar spent the evening at the ritzy Rosewood Miramar, which boasts stunning views of Miramar Beach and the Pacific Ocean.

Gomez posted a suite of romantic photos with music producer Benny Blanco on Saturday as she offered a glimpse into their wedding weekend

But Swift wasn't just there to indulge in luxury – she had a more important role to play at Gomez's rehearsal dinner, held in the tony Hope Ranch neighborhood on Friday night. Photos obtained by The Scholarly Note show Swift posing sweetly with Blanco, both dressed in Ralph Lauren and radiating happiness.

And then, of course, there was the main event: Gomez and Blanco's fairy-tale wedding celebration. Held at a 70-acre private estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the ceremony featured multiple marquees, tubs of decorative blooms, and even strings of fairy lights to create a romantic ambiance. Heavy security was stationed outside, with Gomez reportedly shelling out $300,000 to keep the event private.

Gomez's marriage to Blanco marks a new chapter in her life, one that comes after a tumultuous past romance with Justin Bieber. In a 2020 interview with NPR, Gomez described their relationship as "toxic," revealing that she had been a victim of emotional abuse. However, it seems that she has finally found happiness with the music producer.

Just after 11.30pm on Saturday , the golden-haired stunner’s three car convoy was seen speeding away

The two met while working on the March 2019 hit single "I Can't Get Enough." Although neither remembered meeting at first, they became close after collaborating on the track. Romance blossomed when they worked together on a second song, "Single Soon," which debuted in August 2023. And the rest, as they say, is history.

With their love story still unfolding, Gomez and Blanco made their red-carpet debut at the 2023 Emmy Awards, cementing their status as one of Hollywood's most beloved power couples. As for Swift, her decision to leave early will undoubtedly raise eyebrows – but one thing's for sure: she'll be back in Kansas City with bells on!

The megastar singer’s swift exit means she will be back in Kansas City in time for fiancé Travis Kelce’s Sunday standoff against the Baltimore Ravens

Swift is headed back for a game that will occur at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City

Tracking data shows the jet is headed towards the Missouri city

Swift was previously seen arriving at the rehearsal dinner Friday in a three-car motorcade, mirroring her method of transport to the airport Saturday night

Her jet was ready and waiting for Swift to embark on her journey back to Missouri

Swift's convoy is seen entering the hangar

Swift was loaded onto the plane in secrecy in the hangar

After dashing to the airport after the wedding, the megastar is set to arrive with hours to go before the big game

The happy couple were seen gazing into each other's eyes, before Gomez wrapped her arms around Blanco and drew him in for the kiss

Gomez also posed while sitting alone on the grass, beaming with anticipation of her nuptials as she held her bridal bouquet up to her face to catch a whiff of its aroma