Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have announced their engagement after two years of dating. The couple shared the news on Instagram, posting photos of Kelce proposing in a garden adorned with pink and white flowers, accompanied by Swift's song "So High School." The post, humorously captioned "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," quickly garnered over 1.8 million likes. (reuters.com)
Swift, 35, and Kelce, also 35, began their relationship in 2023 after Swift's performance at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce had expressed interest in meeting Swift during her concert, and their relationship blossomed from there. Swift was frequently seen supporting Kelce at Chiefs games, while Kelce attended several stops on Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour. (reuters.com)
The engagement announcement has been met with widespread congratulations from fans and public figures alike. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, expressed her happiness for the couple. Even former President Donald Trump, despite past criticisms of Swift, wished the couple well. (apnews.com)
Swift's engagement ring, designed by Kindred Lubeck, features an old mine brilliant cut diamond set in yellow gold, reflecting her penchant for vintage elegance. (apnews.com)
While the couple has not announced a wedding date, anticipation among fans is already soaring. Swift's social media team, Taylor Nation, celebrated the announcement by referencing her lyrics: "It's a love story, baby, she SAID YES." (axios.com)