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TAYLOR SAID YES

Inside popstar Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce

Sindeka Mandoyi|Published

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Image: Instagram/@TaylorSwift

Image: Image: Instagram/@TaylorSwift

Taylor Swift has officially entered a brand-new era, both musically and personally. Fresh off announcing her highly anticipated upcoming album The Life of a Show Girl, the superstar took to Instagram with even bigger news: she’s engaged! After more than two years of dating NFL star Travis Kelce, Taylor revealed that the couple are now fiancés, and the Swiftie universe hasn’t stopped buzzing since.

The happy couple celebrating their engagement, Image: Instagram/@TaylorSwift

Image: Image: Instagram/@TaylorSwift

While the announcement may have sent shockwaves through social media, many fans admit they saw it coming. From cozy family holidays to casual sightings with both parents, Taylor and Travis have never shied away from showing just how solid their bond is. Those sweet public moments, laughs at football games, kisses backstage, and supportive Instagram posts, were definitely signs of a love story unfolding right before our eyes.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embracing after their engagement, Image: Instagram/@taylorswift

Image: Image: Instagram/@taylorswift

For Taylor, this engagement feels like the fairytale chapter her fans have been waiting for. After years of singing about heartbreaks, she’s found a partner who seems to truly adore her. So, what makes Travis different? First, he’s not a musician, a refreshing change for Taylor. Second, he’s been a proud Swiftie long before they were a couple, spotted dancing and singing along at her concerts like any die-hard fan. And third, his genuine support and love for Taylor shines through every interaction.

Taylor Swift's engagement ring, Image: Instagram/@TaylorSwift

Image: Image: Instagram/@TaylorSwift

Fans and A-list palls celebrated the milestone.

Even Tay-Tay’s biggest hater wished the couple all of the best. 

Back in May US President Donald Trump said: “Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?’”, on his Truth Social platform after Swift campaigned against in the 2024 election

But asked at a media briefing for a comment, he said: “I wish him a lot of luck. No, I think he’s a great player, I think he’s a great guy. I think that she’s a terrific person. So I wish them a lot of luck.”

Congratulations are most definitely in order

With an album on the way and wedding bells in the near future, 2025 is shaping up to be one of Taylor’s most iconic years yet.