Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stated that he believes the public’s captivation for his relationship with music icon Taylor Swift is because of the “values” that the two share.

Kelce’s comment was made in a pre-Super Bowl interview when a reporter asked about the relationship he started with Swift last year, which has since gained wide attention from the public. The reporter also noted that some have referred to the couple as “the American royals” due to their careers as a football player and musician.