Los Angeles: Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are officially engaged, marking a milestone in one of the world’s most-watched celebrity romances.
The announcement, made via Swift’s Instagram on Tuesday, has already sent shockwaves through social media and the entertainment world.
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift, 35, captioned a carousel of romantic photos showing Kelce proposing in a lush, floral setting. One standout image captured the Kansas City Chiefs tight end down on one knee, while another showcased Swift’s dazzling engagement ring — an old mine brilliant cut diamond designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement.
Within hours, the post amassed more than 18 million likes, with a flood of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Avril Lavigne and Cara Delevingne were among the first to celebrate the couple’s big news.
Even the Kansas City Chiefs joined in, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Today is a fairy tale. Congrats to Travis and Taylor – we’re excited to have you as a permanent member of the Chiefs Kingdom family!”
A Love Story in the Spotlight:
Swift and Kelce’s romance has captivated fans since it began in mid-2023. It all started when Kelce jokingly shared on his New Heights podcast that he attempted to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City. The lighthearted moment went viral — and led to one of the most followed celebrity relationships in recent memory.
By September 2023, Swift made headlines when she attended a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium, publicly confirming their relationship. Since then, the couple has rarely been out of the spotlight — from Swift cheering on Kelce at NFL games to Kelce attending multiple stops on her record-breaking tour, even joining her on stage at Wembley Stadium earlier this summer.
The couple’s bond became iconic following a viral moment at Super Bowl LVIII, where Swift ran onto the field to kiss Kelce after the Chiefs’ victory — a scene that instantly trended worldwide.
The Ring, Music and Moment:
The engagement news arrives just days after Swift appeared on Kelce’s New Heights podcast, where she opened up about their relationship and teased her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. In her engagement post, Swift included her song So High School — widely believed to be inspired by Kelce — as the background track, adding a deeply personal touch to the announcement.
With their engagement, Swift and Kelce have not only cemented their place as a pop culture power couple but also turned a love story into a fairy tale fans everywhere are celebrating.
The announcement has sparked an outpouring of reactions from fans and public figures alike. Google even marked the occasion with celebratory confetti when users searched Swift’s name. U.S. President Donald Trump joined the chorus of congratulations, calling the pair “terrific people” and wishing them luck.