Travis Kelce found himself in a bittersweet moment on his birthday, leaving a dinner without his rumored girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Despite the absence of the pop star, a chance encounter with a stranger turned his evening around.

As he celebrated his 34th birthday at Kansas City’s Golden Ox, Kelce’s night seemed subdued, lacking the expected fanfare. Enjoying a meal with his agent and teammates before a game against the Minnesota Vikings, the atmosphere remained low-key, devoid of birthday cake or candles.

Exiting the restaurant, Kelce’s demeanor betrayed disappointment, as noted by body language expert Judi James. However, a serendipitous encounter with a blonde stranger transformed his mood. Requesting a photo, she brought a smile to his face, with Kelce appearing more than willing to engage in a few poses, according to James.

Despite speculation about Kelce’s relationship with Swift, their birthday rendezvous never materialized. Kelce’s public display of loneliness on his special day, as analyzed by James, hinted at potential feelings he wished to convey to Swift.

As fans eagerly awaited a public acknowledgment of their relationship, Kelce’s birthday passed without any such indication from Swift. Reddit users speculated on the significance of Swift’s attendance at Kelce’s games, with some suggesting it could validate their relationship. Others pointed out the logistical challenges for Swift attending away games, particularly given her residence in New York.

While Swift did attend a recent Kansas City Chiefs game with celebrity friends, including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, and Hugh Jackman, her absence at Kelce’s birthday dinner fueled ongoing speculation about the status of their relationship.