Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ powerhouse tight end and one of the NFL’s most recognizable stars, has officially opened up about his engagement to global superstar Taylor Swift — and his candid revelations are sending shockwaves across the sports and entertainment worlds.

On the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis spoke publicly for the first time about his romantic proposal, the emotional whirlwind of calling Swift his “fiancée,” and even a few comical hiccups along the way — including unknowingly sipping non-alcoholic beer throughout an entire college football game.

“I Still Get Giddy Saying It”

Travis admitted that one of the most exciting — and slightly surreal — moments came when he introduced Swift as his fiancée to a handful of his teammates at the University of Cincinnati Bearcats game.

“It was my first time introducing Taylor as my fiancée to a few of my teammates,” he said, grinning. “I still get giddy. It’s so fresh, it’s so exciting. I love it.”

The proud football star admitted that being able to tell people he’s spending the rest of his life with the 14-time Grammy winner has been a joy unlike any other. “It’s been really fun telling everybody who I’m going to be spending the rest of my life with,” he explained. “I appreciate everyone who’s reached out, all the excitement and the love. It’s been beautiful.”

Proposal Advice: “Know Your Partner”

As Jason congratulated his younger brother, he couldn’t resist asking for advice for fans thinking about popping the question. Travis’s response was thoughtful and surprisingly grounded.

“You’ve got to know your gal, or your significant other,” he stressed. “Do it for the right reasons, and do it in a way that’s true to your relationship. Don’t copy someone else. You might get some inspiration, sure, but make it your own. Everything else will be beautiful.”

It’s the kind of insight fans have come to expect from Kelce — equal parts heartfelt and humble.

Wedding Planning? “Not Yet”

Though the engagement is fresh, the couple has already been bombarded with questions about when and where the wedding will take place. Travis laughed when Jason brought it up, admitting he hadn’t given much thought to the details yet.

“I haven’t thought about it one second,” he confessed. “But I’m excited to jump into it with Taylor.”

Jason playfully reminded him that wedding planning comes with its own set of challenges — from venues to dates — and warned his brother to brace himself for what’s ahead. Travis agreed but hinted that Taylor may be the one steering most of the decisions. “I think Taylor will be doing most of the planning,” he said with a smile. “I’ll just be there to say yes.”

Dodging Questions About the Guest List

Naturally, Jason also pressed him about whether podcast interns Brandon and Jake would be invited to the bachelor party or even the wedding itself. Travis cleverly dodged the question, joking: “We’ll see how it all shakes out. I don’t want to put them at a table they wouldn’t mesh with.”

The brothers shared a laugh, but the exchange fueled fans’ curiosity about what the guest list for one of the most anticipated weddings of the decade might look like.

A Hilarious Game-Day Surprise

In true Kelce fashion, there were plenty of lighter moments in the episode as well. One of the funniest came when Travis revealed he had unknowingly been drinking non-alcoholic beer during the Bearcats vs. Cornhuskers game.

“I thought it was zero sugar or something like that,” he said, laughing. “Then I realized it was actually non-alcoholic. I told Tay, and we both just started dying laughing.”

Even Jason got caught up in the mix-up, later confessing on another podcast that he felt “the most amount of shame I’ve ever felt in myself” when Taylor herself broke the news to him. The family moment became yet another reason fans adore the Kelce-Swift clan’s down-to-earth dynamic.

Jason’s Emotional Reflection

Perhaps the most touching part of the conversation came when Jason, the retired Eagles star, reflected on his brother’s journey and the woman he chose to marry.

“Part of it is who you end up marrying, who you end up raising a family with,” Jason said, his voice tinged with emotion. “I know the kind of person Travis is, and I’ve been blessed to get to know Taylor. They’re unbelievably supportive of each other. Watching them love each other and get to this stage has been one of the happiest things for me.”

It was a rare glimpse into the bond between the Kelce brothers, and fans were quick to flood social media with praise for Jason’s heartfelt support.

Fans and Celebrities React

The engagement news has already taken the internet by storm. The city of Cleveland cheekily posted “Local man and his fiancée stun in engagement pictures,” while NFL commentators joked that “a podcast host announces engagement to his latest guest.”

Beyond the humor, though, fans worldwide have been swept up in the fairytale-like love story. Taylor Swift, known for her deeply personal songwriting, has yet to comment publicly on the engagement, but Swifties are already speculating about whether her next album will contain tracks inspired by her fiancé.

The Super Bowl Question

Adding to the buzz, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was recently asked whether Swift might headline a future Super Bowl halftime show. His cryptic response — “It’s a maybe” — only fueled rumors that her engagement and potential appearance at the league’s biggest event could collide in spectacular fashion.

A Love Story for the Ages

For now, the couple appears focused on enjoying the bliss of their new engagement. Travis’s mix of humor, humility, and unabashed affection for Taylor paints a picture of two people who are genuinely in love and excited for the future.

Their story — part sports fairytale, part pop-culture phenomenon — is proof that even in the spotlight of fame, real love can shine through.

As Jason perfectly summed it up: “It’s been so much fun hearing from everybody, seeing the internet go crazy. At the end of the day, I’m just very happy for him.”

With the wedding planning yet to begin and the world watching closely, one thing is clear: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s journey together is only just beginning — and fans can’t wait for the next chapter.