Travis Kelce Opens Up About His 'Exciting' Engagement to Taylor Swift: 'I Still Get Giddy

Travis Kelce, the celebrated Kansas City Chiefs star, has shared fresh and heartfelt details about his romantic proposal to global pop icon Taylor Swift. Just one week after the couple famously announced their engagement together on Instagram, Kelce spoke candidly about the joyous news during the September 3 episode of his podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.

Breaking the Big News on the Podcast

The engagement buzz kicked off on Kelce’s podcast when his older brother Jason playfully prompted him to discuss the news. With a mix of humor and genuine excitement, Travis acknowledged the overwhelming outpouring of support they’ve received since announcing the happy news. Expressing his joy, he said it has been “really fun telling everybody who I’m going to be spending the rest of my life with.”

Introducing Taylor as His Fiancée

Travis described how special it was to introduce Taylor Swift as his fiancée to his teammates at the Cincinnati Bearcats game they attended together. “It was my first time introducing Taylor as my fiancée to a few of my teammates,” he said proudly, sharing that saying the word “fiancée” still makes him feel giddy. His excitement truly reflects the happiness this new chapter is bringing to both their lives.

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Offering thoughtful advice on popping the question, Travis stressed the importance of knowing your partner. “You can’t let how somebody else does it make you feel like you need to do it that way,” he explained. According to him, successful proposals come from understanding your significant other and doing it for the right reasons something that clearly resonated with his own gesture toward Taylor.

The Engagement Announcement and the Ring

The couple revealed their engagement with a charming post on August 26, captioned, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” accompanied by photos of Travis down on one knee surrounded by flowers. The stunning engagement ring was designed by Kelce himself, collaborating with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. The ring features an “Old Mine brilliant cut” stone that Taylor proudly displayed in her announcement pictures.

The Podcast That Connected Them

Taylor Swift made her debut on Travis Kelce’s podcast two weeks before their engagement announcement, drawing a record-breaking 1.3 million YouTube viewers setting a Guinness World Record for the most concurrent podcast views on the platform on that day. The podcast offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at their relationship and highlighted the dynamic between the couple. Taylor humorously credited the podcast for their romance, saying, “I owe a lot to this podcast. This podcast got me a boyfriend ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago.”

Special Moments Shared on Social Media

A month prior to the podcast appearance, Kelce took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post showcasing memorable moments from their off-season adventures together. The photos featured the couple in coordinated outfits, including matching black ensembles and baseball caps labeled “captain” for Kelce and “first mate” for Swift. Fans also noticed the intimate detail of them having each other as their phone lock screens, reflecting the closeness and affection in their relationship.

Travis Kelce’s openness about his engagement reveals a deep affection and excitement for the life he and Taylor Swift are beginning together. From the personalized proposal to their public celebrations, this couple continues to captivate fans with their genuine connection and shared joy.