Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and recent newsmaker, revealed how he proposed to the pop superstar Taylor Swift. These hugely personal reflections came during a recent episode of his new podcast, “New Heights.” Fans began to believe the duo were dating in fall 2023. Ever since, they’ve held fans in rapture with their obvious public affection for each other and their relatable stories.
She was soon followed by Donna Kelce, Travis’s mother, a move that sent speculation of the pair’s brewing romance into overdrive. In a more surprising twist, in August 2023 football star Travis Kelce became engaged. He proposed with a gorgeous old-mine brilliant cut diamond ring, made by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry in NYC. Their couple’s engagement announcement has smashed world records on Instagram, reaching more than 30 million likes in less than 24 hours.
In a recent episode of “New Heights,” co-hosted with his older brother Jason Kelce, Travis reflected on these exciting developments. Jason asked him about his engagement and teasingly remarked, “Don’t you get giddy saying ‘my fiancée?’” To which Travis responded, “I did, yeah, I still get giddy. Exciting times.”
The couple’s first outing post-engagement took place at Arrowhead Stadium on August 28, where they attended a college football matchup between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Travis can’t hide his enthusiasm, and we don’t blame him. He added that he was able to introduce Taylor as his fiancée to some of his teammates for the first time.
“I felt that, at the game, actually, it was the first time introducing Taylor as my fiancée to a few of my teammates, so yeah, it was pretty cool.” – Travis Kelce
Travis emphasized the importance of understanding one’s partner in a relationship, stating, “Man, you gotta know your gal. You gotta know your significant other.” Today, that sentiment rings true as the pair show their deep bond while making a go of their new chapter together.
In addition to public outings, Travis made a surprise appearance during Taylor’s Eras Tour concert in London, showcasing their support for each other’s careers. Swift has been seen cheering for Travis at the 2025 Super Bowl, further solidifying their partnership in both personal and professional realms.
Travis confirmed that wedding planning is already well under way and suggested that there would be much more to come on the whole situation. It’s about to go wild,” he said when expressing with enthusiasm their ideas for the future.
“I appreciate everybody that reached out and sent something and all the posts and all the excitement that’s been going on. It’s been really fun telling everybody who I’m going to be spending the rest of my life with.” – Travis Kelce
