NEW: Taylor Swift Gets Engaged

Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL standout Travis Kelce are officially engaged, marking one of the most celebrated celebrity announcements of the year. The news broke on Tuesday, through a joint Instagram post that captured the heartfelt proposal and a close-up of Swift’s dazzling diamond ring.

The caption—“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

Within minutes of going live, the post amassed staggering engagement. Reuters reported more than 1.8 million likes in under 20 minutes, while other outlets placed the figure at over 2 million in less than 25 minutes.

Swift and Kelce’s relationship has been a fixture in headlines since July 2023, when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end admitted on his podcast that he tried—and failed—to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number during her Eras Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium. That moment sparked speculation that quickly turned into reality.

By September of that year, Swift was spotted at a Chiefs game cheering alongside Kelce’s mother, signaling the beginning of their public journey. The couple made surprise cameos on Saturday Night Live later that fall and continued appearing together at key events.

Kelce even joined Swift on stage during her London Eras Tour performance, creating an unforgettable pop culture moment. Swift reciprocated by playfully tweaking her lyrics to sing, “Karma is the guy in the Chiefs coming straight home to me.”

Their bond deepened throughout 2024, with Kelce attending Swift’s shows and Swift supporting Kelce during the NFL season. Songs on her 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, such as “The Alchemy” and “So High School,” were widely interpreted as tributes to their relationship.

The engagement photos offered subtle yet symbolic details. Swift’s ring—a large diamond set in antique gold—commanded attention, while her understated manicure suggested a more natural aesthetic. She also traded her signature red lipstick for a softer orange shade, a choice fans believe aligns with the color theme of her forthcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, scheduled for release on October 3, 2025.

As speculation swirls about wedding dates and venues, both stars have demanding schedules ahead. Swift is preparing for her twelfth studio album drop, while Kelce gears up for another NFL season. Though neither has shared details about the ceremony, rumors of lavish destinations, including Italy, are already circulating.