In a groundbreaking announcement that captivated global attention, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce revealed their engagement on Instagram on Tuesday, August 26. The couple shared intimate photos of the proposal, which took place in a lush garden of flowers, with Kelce kneeling and presenting a massive diamond ring to his now-fiancée. This significant step marks a new chapter in their romance, which has spanned approximately two years. Their joint caption, imbued with humor and affection, famously declared, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

The announcement created an immediate social media sensation, as detailed by figures shared by Meta with Billboard. The engagement post garnered an astonishing 14 million “likes” in just over an hour, alongside 452,000 reposts, quickly establishing it as one of the most impactful celebrity announcements. Swift’s name also consistently trended in the top topics on Threads, reflecting the widespread excitement.

The journey to this engagement began over two years prior when Travis Kelce first became “engulfed in the curiosity” of Taylor Swift after attending one of her Eras Tour shows at Arrowhead Stadium. Following this, he publicly “shot his shot” with the pop star, a story he later recounted on the *New Heights* podcast in July 2023, detailing his initial failed attempt to give her a friendship bracelet inscribed with his phone number.

Adding to the recent buzz around the couple, the engagement announcement came just two weeks after Swift’s appearance on the *New Heights* podcast, hosted by Kelce and his brother Jason. During this two-hour conversation, they delved into their relationship, discussed Swift’s acquisition of her master recordings, reflected on the Eras Tour, and notably, announced her brand new twelfth studio album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, scheduled for release on October 3. Fans have also affectionately dubbed the couple “TNT,” guessing the nickname (Travis n’ Taylor) after Swift was spotted wearing a gold bracelet with these initials.

The news prompted an explosion of well-wishes across social media, with congratulatory messages pouring in from ecstatic fans and a multitude of famous friends. Although comments on Swift and Kelce’s original Instagram post were turned off, the outpouring of support was evident on various other platforms.

Celebrity friends expressed their joy, with Sabrina Carpenter, who is featured on Swift’s upcoming *The Life of a Showgirl* title track, sharing ten white hearts above an engagement photo on Instagram Stories. Charlie Puth also posted the same photo, writing, “Congratulations Taylor & Travis! This is the best part of life. So happy for you both!!” Jelly Roll conveyed his excitement in all-caps, and Avril Lavigne shared her “huge congratulations.” Chainsmokers DJ/producer Alex Pall also chimed in with a shout-out to Kelce.

The “football family” of Travis Kelce also joined the chorus of congratulations. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared three red hearts, while his wife Brittany Mahomes posted, “Two of the most genuine people meet & fall in love. Just so happy for these two.” Gracie Hunt, daughter of the Chiefs Chairman and CEO, described their love story as a “modern fairytale unfolding in real life.” Other close friends, including Swift’s childhood bestie Abigail and supermodel Cara Delevingne, also shared heartfelt messages.

Even unexpected figures and public personalities weighed in. Former President Donald Trump offered his well-wishes, stating, “Well, I wish them a lot of luck… I think he’s a great player, I think he’s a great guy, and she’s a terrific person, so I wish them a lot of luck.” Conservative host Megyn Kelly, a vocal Swift critic, also expressed that she was “rooting for them.” The celebration took creative forms, with actors John Stamos and Josh Gad lip-syncing Swift’s hit “Love Story” on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay playfully congratulating them as their “favourite Home Ec Teacher.” Tennis legend Martina Navratilova succinctly shared a clapping emoji on X on August 26.

The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has been met with widespread jubilation, cementing their status as a modern-day power couple and ushering in an eagerly anticipated new chapter in their highly public and beloved romance.