Being one of the most famous women in the world comes with a huge amount of eyes on you, and fans noticed something odd at Taylor Swift's latest NFL visit this weekend.
The star attended fiancé Travis Kelce's NFL game on Sunday (14 September), and a conspiracy theory soon started to build after footage went viral online.
Just weeks after the news of the happy couple's engagement, attention on the pair is higher than ever before, especially with the new NFL season starting.
When the singer arrived at the Arrowhead Stadium, fans noticed what they believed was Taylor walking behind a black, rolling partition, accompanied by several security guards and staff members.
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It wasn't long before the rumour mill started about what the screening could be for, as Taylor went to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Last week, right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University about gun crime.
Many fans and onlookers believe that this rolling black screen is a heightened security measure in the wake of the assassination.
According to TMZ, the barrier 'is a bullet-resistant portable shield partition that retails for about $6,000.'
One theorist wrote: “Taylor walking behind a bulletproof movable wall after what happened to Charlie Kirk can’t be a coincidence…"
Another explained: “Taylor isn’t trying to be weird. She already has many stalkers, is in a pro-gun state, & is probably getting more threats as MAGA is wanting to assassinate a famous Dem for revenge. Usually she walks casually through that area, saying hello to folks.”
"Why is this necessary for what appears to be a very short walk? She doesn’t usually care," asked another.
"Strangest thing I've ever seen why now when she's been seen so many times at these games before? Not once has she been seen on the broadcast either very strange. If it was a protection thing surely she just wouldn't go," insisted one critic.
Other fans have pointed out that she was transported in a cleaning cart during her Eras tour, so she's definitely used to unusual modes of transport and hiding her identity.
In the wake of Kirk's death, comments he made after Taylor and Travis got engaged have surfaced again.
Speaking on his podcast, he said: “Having children changes you. Getting married changes you, and I hope that America’s biggest pop star marrying the pharmaceutical spokesperson ends up conservatising them.”
He added: “Taylor Swift might go from a cat lady to a JD Vance supporter, and I think we should celebrate that. I think that Taylor Swift having two or three children — she should have more children than she has houses … All kidding and sarcasm aside, this is something that I hope will make Taylor Swift more conservative. Engage in reality more and gets outside of the abstract clouds."
He insisted: "Reject feminism. Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge.”
Topics: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Celebrity
Jen Thomas