Taylor Swift was the victim of an elaborate prank on MTV’s “Punk’d” in 2012, and now comedian Andrew Santino is sharing new details about the incident. While appearing on Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast “New Heights,” Santino revealed that he enlisted Justin Bieber to help him pull off the prank, which involved making Swift believe that she had set a boat on fire during a fireworks display. Swift was reportedly “absolutely traumatized and terrified” by the experience, but she has since said that she “bought into the fake scenario.” The prank has been a source of amusement for fans and the Kelce brothers, who couldn’t help but laugh while listening to Santino’s retelling of the events.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce expressed his desire to learn more about a 2012 episode of ‘Punk’d’ where his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was the target of a prank. During his podcast, ‘New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,’ Kelce and his brother, Jason, welcomed comedian Andrew Santino as a guest. Santino, who participated in the prank, revealed that the episode featured Justin Bieber as the host and explained how Swift was tricked into setting off fireworks off the back of a Malibu house.
Comedian Santino Marella recently shared a hilarious story on the April 24th episode of the “Kelce Brothers” podcast. Marella, 40, told Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 34, about an elaborate prank he played on Taylor Swift in 2012. Posing as the groom, Marella set up a fake wedding party on a boat offshore for an episode of MTV’s “Punk’d.” Swift, invited to set off fireworks at the event, accidentally triggered a firework that set the boat ablaze. Marella, his fake bride, and a pastor staged an evacuation, leaving Swift devastated after believing she ruined the wedding. Despite Kelce finding the prank amusing, Swift was reportedly traumatized by the incident and later declined to seek revenge on Justin Bieber, who was also present at the time.
Travis Kelce delighted in reliving a memorable moment from Taylor Swift’s iconic ‘Punk’d’ episode on his podcast, ‘New Heights.’ Joined by writer and actor Andrew Santino, Travis reminisced about the 2012 segment involving Taylor, Justin Bieber, and a chaotic wedding prank gone awry. Santino provided insights into the behind-the-scenes planning, revealing Taylor’s initial reluctance to set off fireworks and the elaborate setup that led to the unexpected explosion. Travis expressed his amusement at the episode’s resurgence and joked about approaching Taylor for her side of the story.
NFL tight end Travis Kelce expressed familiarity with the infamous ‘Punk’d’ prank involving Taylor Swift, describing how he witnessed the comedian’s masterful prank on his girlfriend. The prank, which saw Swift believing she had accidentally set off a firework that destroyed a boat, left a lasting impression on Kelce, who joked about potentially inquiring about the incident with Swift. In the podcast interview, Kelce and the comedian discussed the prank’s effectiveness and the multiple elements that contributed to its success.