‘She said yes’: Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are engaged, share first photos of proposal | More sports News
NEW DELHI: ‘It’s a love story, and baby, she said yes’: Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are engaged, the couple announced on Tuesday. In a joint Instagram post featuring five photos, the pop superstar and the NFL player revealed their engagement — the fairytale culmination of a two-year romance that has captivated millions worldwide, particularly Swift’s devoted fan base, the Swifties.“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the caption read, alongside a dynamite emoji.Kelce was already a football star when they met — a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and a Super Bowl champion — but Swift’s unparalleled fame lifted him into a different spotlight. Their relationship was chronicled in countless images of Swift cheering at Chiefs games and clips of Kelce singing and dancing at Swift’s global Eras Tour.
Speculation swirled around their romance, with some suggesting without evidence that it was a publicity stunt or even tied to politics. Ultimately, the couple quieted those voices, looking every bit in love — now sealed with an engagement ring said to rival the size of Kelce’s three Super Bowl rings.Details about when and where the proposal took place remain unclear. A representative for Swift did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment.
News of the engagement surfaced during the Chiefs’ media availability, though after head coach Andy Reid had left. Defensive end Mike Danna was the first to face questions about it.“Man, it’s incredible. I was caught off guard but you know, great for them,” Danna said, minutes after the story broke online. “But you know, great for them. That’s a blessing. Any time you find that type of joy, blessing, love — that’s a beautiful thing.”Danna, who has socialized with the couple at a New Year’s party and after home games, added: “I’ll think of a good little engagement gift. Maybe some Pop-Tarts back to her. It won’t be homemade.”
The NFL, which has seen its fan base expand since the relationship went public, posted its congratulations on X — only to delete and repost after mistakenly tagging the wrong Swift account.Kelce and Swift’s romance also featured prominently in ESPN’s new six-part documentary The Kingdom, which follows the Chiefs’ pursuit of a historic third straight Super Bowl. At Sunday’s red-carpet premiere in Kansas City, Kelce attended with his parents, Donna and Ed Kelce.“She’s very good for him. I don’t hesitate in saying that,” Ed Kelce said of Swift. “They are two people that truly deserve each other.”Recommendation: Use this rewrite for publication as it retains all quotes and facts while tightening flow.Next step: Pair with a strong headline such as “Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement: ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married’”.(With inputs from AP)
