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The rumor mill is spinning faster than a T-Swift vinyl, with whispers that Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, might soon be popping the question.
On Friday, August 2, Page Six reported that the 34-year-old Super Bowl champ is ready to get down on one knee, according to a source close to Kelce. “The engagement is happening soon,” shared the insider. Despite this, Kelce’s representative swiftly countered these claims, denying any formal plans.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs (L) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Celebrations in the End Zone for Kelce and Swift
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However, speculation reached a peak when attendees at a Kansas City concert on Thursday overheard an executive’s spouse hinting that Kelce and Swift, also 34, were already engaged. This casual remark added fuel to the fire, leaving fans buzzing about whether the couple had secretly moved their relationship to the next stage.
The chatter comes after a whirlwind romance that began when Kelce adorably mentioned Swift on his podcast following her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City. The relationship quickly escalated from private dates to public displays of affection at NFL games, with the pop princess regularly seen cheering on Kelce.
Despite mixed signals from insiders — with some suggesting an imminent proposal while others deny any immediate plans — the couple’s chemistry is undeniable. On Sunday, June 23, Swift posted a series of Instagram photos from her Eras Tour concerts in London, including one of her and Kelce sharing a moment on stage. In his first-ever stage appearance, the football star charmed the crowd during a skit for Swift’s song “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”.
From that point on, Kelce proved to be a steady presence at his girlfriend’s concerts, causing fans to swoon with his show of support. On Sunday, June 30, he bolted from a friend’s wedding in California to attend Swift’s third and final show at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Joining a VIP crowd that included Julia Roberts, he made it mid-set despite the significant travel.
Kelce has now seen his beau on her worldwide Eras Tour 14 times. On the flip side, Swift has made it to 13 of his Kansas City Chiefs games this past season.