Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sent fans into a frenzy when they announced their long-awaited engagement on Tuesday.
After a string of famous male suitors, the Love Story hitmaker shared the news on Instagram, sending Swifties, and celebrity pals, into meltdown.
‘Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married,’ Taylor captioned her post, which has already been liked more than 18 million times.
The photos featured the Cruel Summer songstress and the football star embracing in front of a stunning archway made of greenery and surrounded by countless white and pink roses.
And given their penchant for finding Easter Eggs in her music, fans were quick to spot there were a string of clues hinting that the NFL star was going to pop the question.
Here’s a look at just some of the hints that Taylor and Travis were ready to head down the aisle…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sent fans into a frenzy when they announced their engagement on Tuesday, and already fans are spotting hints that the NFL star was ready to propose…
Back in January, eagle-eyed fans spotted Taylor sporting a new infinity ring when she headed out for dinner in New York City
Back in January, eagle-eyed fans spotted a sparkling new addition to Taylor’s hand when she headed out for dinner in New York City.
Her new jewellery boasted a small infinity sign on it, which might have signalled the couple’s unbreakable bond.
Travis himself had also recently spoken about how he wanted his love for Taylor to last forever.
Speaking to GQ last month, he opened up about his hopes to be a married man one day, while referring to his parents’ long-lasting relationship.
He said: ‘I never saw the romance of it all. A lot of friends I grew up with shared that. The handful of my friends whose parents are still together and still thriving — those are situations I would love to have.’
‘Not that I think my parents dealt with it the wrong way or anything like that.’
‘It’s more so, if we’re gonna start this and do it, why not try and do it to last forever? Not just in a ‘It’s just for the kids’ aspect.’
Earlier this month, Taylor made her first ever appearance on Travis’ podcast New Heights, with even her decision to appear on the show offering some signs that their engagement was imminent.
Fans also spotted a subtle detail hiddeon on Travis phone lock screen, when he finally shared his first social media snap with Taylor last month
Travis’ lock screen appeared to be a picture of himself and Taylor, with the singer spreading out her fingers on her left hand, and a surprised expression on her fact
Travis himself had also recently spoken about how he wanted his love for Taylor to last forever, while detailing his parents’ long-lasting relationship
During the interview, Taylor spoke about baking bread with Travis before announcing her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, which comes out in October.
Fans were quick to speculate that Taylor’s decision to include Travis in her announcement hinted that they were ready to take the next step in their relationship.
Fans speculated that Swift’s decision to include Kelce in the major announcement signalled that their lives and careers were intertwining in more ways than one.
While they had been dating since September 2023, Travis hard-launched his relationship with Taylor on Instagram just last month, with a snap of them enjoying cocktails together.
Immediately fans spotted a subtle tribute from the NFL star to his girlfriend, through his phone lock screen that was partially visible in the snap.
Travis’ lock screen appeared to be a picture of himself and Taylor, with the singer spreading out her fingers on her left hand, and a surprised expression on her fact.
Kelce’s wallpaper appears to be a picture of the lovebirds posing with Swift holding up her hands, spreading out the fingers on her left hand, with a surprised look on her face.
And of course, the biggest sign for some Swifties has come in the form of the star’s last album The Tortured Poets Department.
In her song So High School, Taylor sang: ‘Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me? It’s just a game, but really, I’m bettin’ on all three for us two.’
Earlier this month, Taylor also made her first appearance on Travis’ New Heights podcast, leading some fans to speculate they were ready to unite for good
The lyric could be a reference to a 2016 interview with Travis, where he was asked to pick between Taylor, Ariana Grande and Katy Perry.
At the time, seven years before he and Taylor started dating, the sportsman chose to kiss the singer, kill off Ariana, and marry Katy.
Taylor is well known for throwing in little Easter eggs and secret messages in her songs, lyrics, and social media posts, so following news of the engagement, it was no surprise that fans started to pick apart the photos for hidden clues.
In true Swiftie style, eagle-eyed social media users quickly spotted a handful of subtle details in the engagement pictures – including some that hint the singer masterminded the entire announcement.
Many have pointed out that Swift’s nails were perfectly done in the snaps, with the singer sporting a classic pinky-nude color.
Before getting engaged, many women choose to get their nails done, as it will look good for photos.
There have even been debates over which color looks best with a diamond engagement ring, whether that be light pink or red.
Fans also noted that the couple both donned matching Ralph Lauren outfits.
Between their coordinated ensembles and her flawless nails, social media users think the popstar meticulously planned out every detail of the announcement.
Swift wore a $400 striped silk-blend dress by Ralph Lauren for the photo shoot, which featured a ruched top and halter neckline.
The full skirt came right above her ankles, as she paired the look with a pair of brown heeled sandals.
The dress is from this season’s collection, and is still available for purchase on Ralph Lauren’s website and other retailers like Neiman Marcus.
Swift tied her simple look together with one of her favorite jewellery pieces (besides the engagement ring, of course), which was a gold Santos Demoiselle Watch by Cartier.
In true Swiftie style, eagle-eyed social media users quickly spotted a handful of subtle details in the engagement pictures as well
The watch costs $18,330, according to the Taylor Swift Styled Instagram page.
The watch’s face is decorated with small diamonds and features an elegant square timepiece.
The hitmaker also appeared to sport a diamond tennis bracelet and two dainty gold rings on her right hand.
On Swfit’s ring finger, the centerpiece of the shoot, was a striking oval-cut diamond set in yellow gold, a vintage-inspired sparkler that instantly set social media alight with praise.
Many fans also noticed hidden details about the ring.
There appears to be a small T on the side of the rock, and some have theorized that there might be a matching T on the other side – representing Taylor and Travis.
Others have also claimed to have uncovered a secret special connection with the location of the engagement shoot.
Social media users are convinced the backdrop for the photos may have had a deeper meaning, pointing out that Swift sang about secret gardens in numerous songs in the past, including I Hate It Here, Betty, and The Great War.
Some also noted that the location looked very similar to where she did the photoshoot for her album Lover.
On Swfit’s ring finger, the centerpiece of the shoot, was a striking oval-cut diamond set in yellow gold, a vintage-inspired sparkler that instantly set social media alight
Social media users are convinced the backdrop for the photos may have had a deeper meaning, pointing out that Swift sang about secret gardens in numerous songs
It’s also important to note that the pair announcing their engagement on August 26 is somewhat significant when it comes to Swift’s past.
On August 26, 2019, Swift delivered her first televised performance since the release of her album Lover at the MTV Video Music Awards.
This was important, as it marked her high-profile return to the spotlight after four years.
Many are now theorising that the engagement announcement, on that very date six years later, is a poignant nod to her former career milestone.
Swift’s emoji choice in the caption of their engagement photos has also sparked a wild theory.
Swift added a dynamite emoji to the end of her caption while sharing her and Kelce’s engagement news, and some Swifties think the symbol had a secret meaning behind it.
One pointed out that dynamite is also known as TNT, which is an acronym often used to describe the celebrity couple, as both their names start with T.
Sticking to her signature look, Swift wore her hair down and had a swipe of bold red lipstick on her lips for the shoot.
The couple went public with their relationship in September 2023 when the singer appeared alongside Travis’s mother, Donna, at a Kansas Chiefs game. They’re seen in January 2024
For his part, Kelce matched his soon-to-be wife in a $138 short-sleeve, navy-blue cable knit polo shirt which was also by designer Ralph Lauren.
Kelce paired his complementary look with khaki shorts and a pair of brown suede loafers.
The newly-engaged couple went public with their relationship in September 2023 when the singer appeared alongside Travis’s mother, Donna, at a Kansas Chiefs game.
Since then, their romance has captivated the world, with Swift supporting Kelce’s run to two Super Bowls while the NFL star has traveled alongside her around the globe on her wildly successful Eras tour.
The engagement announcement comes just weeks after Swift appeared on Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, for the first time, to announce her 12th studio album, Life of a Showgirl.
During the show, the two also shared a bit of insight into their loving relationship.
She recalled how Kelce went about getting to know her better in a way that was ‘very natural, very pure, very normal.’
The Grammy winner praised Kelce for ‘the way he could make me laugh so immediately about normal things.’
‘He’s just a vibe booster in everyone’s life that he’s in. He’s a human exclamation point,’ she said.
She also gushed about the athlete being ‘so non-judgmental about people’ adding that he didn’t mind that she lacked knowledge about football when they met.
