Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Engagement, What We Know So Far
Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to American football star Travis Kelce, and the internet can’t get enough of it.
On Tuesday, the couple shared a joint Instagram post featuring five photos, captioned with the playful line: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” followed by a firecracker emoji. Within hours, the post racked up over 18 million likes.
One of the photos shows Kelce on one knee as he proposes to the global pop superstar, while others capture the pair embracing in a dreamy woodland setting adorned with roses, hydrangeas, and anemones. Florist experts described the backdrop as “simple elegance” and a “hidden secret garden.”
In another shot, Swift can be seen wearing a Ralph Lauren halter-neck dress and a Cartier diamond-encrusted watch, proudly displaying her cushion-cut diamond engagement ring on a gold band. According to reports, the ring came from Artifex Fine Jewelry, where prices begin at around $29,000 (£21,500).
The Song and the Backstory
The announcement was accompanied by Swift’s ballad So High School from her Tortured Poets Department album, a track widely believed to be inspired by Kelce. Fans immediately picked up on the full-circle moment: lyrics about their relationship now soundtracking their engagement reveal.
The post’s cheeky caption also nods to an inside joke within the Swiftie community, where fans often compare Swift and Kelce to a school’s English and gym teachers.
Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, later revealed in an interview with ABC News 5 Cleveland that the proposal actually took place nearly two weeks earlier in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. According to him, Travis suggested they enjoy a glass of wine in a garden before dropping to one knee. The couple then FaceTimed both families to share the happy news.
Fans’ Emotional Reactions
Unsurprisingly, the news sparked an outpouring of excitement from fans worldwide. Videos posted online show groups of friends screaming, crying, and celebrating the engagement as if it were happening to a close friend.
“I thought it was AI at first,” said Chloe, who runs a Swiftie news account with over 74,000 TikTok followers. “When I realised it was really their accounts, I freaked out and texted my group chat immediately.”
Many fans pointed out how personal Swift’s music makes them feel connected to her, making this milestone especially emotional. “Her songs are so deeply tied to her relationships, it feels like we’ve grown up with her,” Chloe added.
Even celebrities joined in the fun. Gordon Ramsay posted a throwback photo of himself congratulating Kelce after the Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl win, joking: “From one ring to the next… congrats @killatrav & @taylorswift! From your favourite Home Ec teacher.” When a fan suggested he cater the wedding, Ramsay cheekily replied, “I’m bready for it.”