Tony Romo's Playful Banter and Memorable Moments: A Look Back at Super Bowl LVIII and Beyond
Tony Romo is set to make a return to CBS to call games in 2026. He has mentioned that he pays attention to online chatter and sometimes likes to stir the pot, as he did during Super Bowl LVIII two years ago. Romo and Jim Nantz were on the call for that Super Bowl in Las Vegas, where the Kansas City Chiefs faced the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Despite the Chiefs being behind for most of the game, they managed to secure a victory with late scores and an overtime touchdown drive from Patrick Mahomes. The game also featured a memorable appearance by Taylor Swift in the crowd, supporting her then-partner Travis Kelce, who later celebrated the win on the field.
During a recent interview on SiriusXM Hits 1, Romo was asked about calling the Super Bowl where Swift made an appearance. He mentioned that he had wanted to make Swift-centric jokes during the game but refrained from doing so. Romo even playfully referred to Kelce as Swift's 'wife' at one point during the broadcast, causing some confusion among fans. He admitted that he did it on purpose to stir the pot and have some fun with the viewers.
Throughout the 2025 season, Romo has been appearing on radio shows and addressing the criticism he and other color commentators have been receiving. Despite the feedback, Romo remains focused on doing his best during the broadcasts and acknowledges that there will always be moments of both praise and criticism in his position. Looking ahead, Romo and Jim Nantz are set to return to the CBS booth for the 2026 season, with contracts in place until 2030. They are expected to be on the call for the Super Bowl in 2028.