I cried - Travis Kelce lifts lid on what happened before Taylor Swift said 'YES' to his proposal
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Travis Kelce lifts lid on what happened before Taylor Swift said 'YES' to his proposal | Photo Credits: Instagram, IMAGO

I cried - Travis Kelce lifts lid on what happened before Taylor Swift said 'YES' to his proposal

David Ben 06:22 - 15.09.2025

The Kansas City Chiefs star has opened up on how he got engaged to the billionaire pop star.

Travis Kelce admitted on NFL on FOX this past Sunday, Sept 14, that he “shed a few tears” while proposing to Taylor Swift

What’s the gossip?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged | Credit: Instagram

In an interview with Erin Andrews, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, was asked just how “rattled” he was when he got down on one knee. 

His reply was candid: “The palms were definitely sweating,” he said. 

“I’m an emotional guy, so there were a few tears here and there.” 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged | Credit: Instagram

He added, “But it’s been an exciting ride up to this day, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her.”

Next, Andrews asked how much happier Swift has made him. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the no.1 most influential celebrity couple in sports | Credits: Getty

The 35-year-old Missouri native didn’t hold back: “She has brought excitement and a joy for life that made me a better man, made me a better person, and made me just that much more comfortable in who I am.”

Billionaire star, private wedding & Super Bowl buzz

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Taylor swift sharing a kiss with Travis Kelce following the Chief's NFL triumph || Image credit: The Sun

Taylor Swift is not only one half of the NFL’s newest power couple, she is also a billionaire in her own right.

According to Forbes, Swift, 35, reached billionaire status in 2024, with her wealth stemming from her music, touring, royalties and savvy investments. 

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Swift may well headline the next Super Bowl Halftime Show, especially Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. 

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said she is “welcome at any time” to perform, calling her “a special, special talent,” though he also characterised the chance as “a maybe.” 

Taylor Swift
Pop icon Taylor Swift | Credit: Getty

Fans have latched onto subtle hints like Swift’s references to sourdough (the Bay Area is famous for it), the number 60 (Super Bowl LX), and earlier clues dropped on her New Heights podcast. 

As for their engagement, Kelce proposed at home in Missouri after asking Swift, “Let’s go out and have a glass of wine,” a moment his father Ed relayed to News 5 Cleveland. 

The ring, an old-mine brilliant-cut diamond, is reportedly something Swift is still showing off. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged | Credit: Instagram

And while the pair made their engagement public on Aug. 26, with the sweet Instagram caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they are said to prefer that the wedding itself remain more private.