Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement has broken records on Instagram, becoming the most reposted post in the platform’s history, Photos of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposing to the pop star surpassed 1 million reposts in just six hours, outpacing any other post on Instagram.
The post received 14 million likes within its first hour, climbing to more than 29 million by press time. The announcement featured photos of Kelce proposing, paired with the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” sparking an outpouring of reactions across social media.
The news drew responses from both fans and celebrities. Musicians including Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie Puth, and Jelly Roll congratulated the couple online. The announcement also reached the political sphere, with former U.S. President Donald Trump offering well wishes during a cabinet meeting, saying he thought Kelce was “a great guy” and Swift “a terrific person.”
Swift and Kelce have been dating for about two years. Kelce’s father, Ed, confirmed that the proposal happened two weeks before the public announcement. The engagement adds to an already packed schedule for the couple: Kelce will begin the NFL season with the Chiefs on September 5, while Swift prepares for the October 3 release of her next album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The announcement comes a year after Kelce made a surprise appearance on stage during Swift’s Eras Tour in London, a moment fans now reflect on as a milestone in their relationship. With their engagement setting digital records, the couple continues to bridge the worlds of music, sports, and global pop culture.
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