Jason Tartick Spills Details on Surprise Encounter With Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
When Bachelor alum Jason Tartick went out for a quiet dinner in New York City on November 6, he probably didn’t expect to be sitting mere feet away from the world’s most talked-about couple. That’s right,
But what exactly happened when Tartick found himself sharing a restaurant with the “The Life of a Showgirl”
“For two hours, I was this far away from her,” he shared with a grin. “What a night!” He described the atmosphere as quietly electric, as in, a room full of people who somehow respected the privacy of one of the biggest stars in the world. “No one took photos, no one made a scene,” he said. “It was almost surreal. Calm inside, chaos waiting outside.”
Jason Tartick Dropped All the Details
For Tartick, who’s no stranger to fame himself, what stood out most wasn’t the star power but the authenticity. He said Swift exuded “something so humble and real and down-to-earth and pure.” He recalled that she was “radiant” in her signature red lipstick, and that her engagement ring “was blingin’.”
He laughed, recalling a relatable moment in which Swift casually took a sip from Kelce’s drink, calling it “legendary.” Their date night comes at the halfway point of the NFL season, and amid Swift’s recent release of her latest album,
Fans Wanted to Know More
Asked if he “overheard anything juicy,” Tartick stuck to his good-guy nature and replied, “If I did I wouldn’t share that. I was absolutely blown away at how present she was. Like there was nothing in the world happening other than the people in front of her.
Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on August 26, 2025, with a caption that was certainly worthy of “The Bachelor,” writing, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨.” The pair were surrounded by flowers, and looked like they were in one of Swift’s music videos.
Jason Tartick Is Best Known for His Time on ‘The Bachelorette’
As for Jason Tartick, the Buffalo-born entrepreneur is best known from Season 14 of The Bachelorette, where he vied for Becca Kufrin’s heart. He later met former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe when he appeared on her podcast, Off the Vine, in 2018. They later became engaged in 2021 and split in 2023. The former reality star has not been lying low, however, as he hosts the popular podcast “Trading Secrets” and has written a bestselling book.
Fans loved hearing such a story from someone who understands both sides of fame: the media attention, yet the desire for normalcy. It was certainly a crossover moment in the celebrity world.
Raven Gates & Adam Gottschalk Tease They’re ‘Thinking About’ Baby No. 3!
Growing family!
Bachelor Nation fans watched Raven Gates Gottschalk and Adam Gottschalk meet and fall in love on Season 4 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Since then, the two have tied the knot, welcomed their son Gates in January 2022, and welcomed their second son, Max, in July 2023.
The couple loves keeping fans updated on social media, often posting about their family, marriage, and adventures together.
Now, Raven took to her Instagram Stories to answer fan questions about their future.
When one fan asked if they’re thinking about baby number three, the Bachelor Nation star replied, “Thinking about? Yes. Actively trying for the third? No.”
Raven also shared that the age gap between her first two boys is 18 months and that the next gap will be larger.
She offered advice to fellow parents with close age gaps, saying, “My advice is to find joy in the tiniest of moments. Remind yourself in hard times of how blessed you are! You can have hard days, but it doesn’t mean they were bad days.”
Words of wisdom!
Raven also recently shared that she and Adam are building their dream home — and that’s where they plan to grow their family.
We can’t wait to see what the future holds for the Gottschalks! Wishing them all the best.
