After two years of speculation, public displays of affection, and fan-driven predictions, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement.
The pop icon and NFL star shared the happy news Tuesday in a joint Instagram post that instantly set the internet ablaze.
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the caption read, paired with a carousel of romantic photos capturing the moment Kelce got down on one knee in a picturesque garden setting.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially announced they are getting married
In one shot, Kelce presents Swift with a sparkling diamond engagement ring, while another shows the couple embracing in celebration.
Swift later gave fans a closer look at her new accessory: a square-oval diamond in a gold bezel setting. Her expression said it all: the 34-year-old singer looks euphoric as she kisses and hugs her new fiancé.
The couple began dating in summer 2023, shortly after Swift’s split from longtime boyfriend Joe Alwyn and a brief, much-discussed fling with The 1975 frontman Matty Healy.
According to Swift, the love story began not backstage, but in the stands. Kelce had attended one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows that July and tried, unsuccessfully, to give her his number.
Despite the initial brush-off, the pair connected soon after through mutual friends. In interviews, Kelce has described that early stage as a mix of persistence and fate. “The rest is history,” he later said, brushing off the rocky start with a grin.
Once the connection was made, things moved quickly. By September 2023, Swift was spotted in a private suite at Arrowhead Stadium, cheering Kelce on alongside his mother, Donna Kelce, a clear signal that their relationship was serious.
The couple has endured endless speculation about their union, with rumors spreading that their relationship was fake
From that point on, the two were seemingly inseparable, strolling through New York City hand-in-hand, sitting courtside at NBA and NHL games, and celebrating holidays with family.
Yet despite the joy fans are celebrating now, their relationship has weathered its fair share of public scrutiny and tabloid storms.
Last September, rumors of a split gained traction after Swift missed back-to-back Chiefs games, something that supposedly aligned with the alleged September 28 end-date of a so-called “breakup contract.”
The document, titled “Comprehensive Media Plan for Travis Kelce’s Public Relations Following Breakup With Taylor Swift,” appeared online and quickly went viral, especially on Reddit.
The paper outlined a supposed plan by Kelce’s PR firm, Full Scope, to coordinate a peaceful, pre-planned split with Swift, complete with flattering public statements and press strategy.
Speculation exploded online, with many accusing the couple of being fake.
“Hopefully the contract will end soon anyway,” one fan posted.
“And then we should look at all those famous people who only appear to date partners for a year. They’re all under contract too.”
Now, with an engagement ring and a garden proposal, the couple appears to have squashed any ill-intended rumors for good, and Swifties couldn’t be happier.
