NFL superstar Travis Kelce sent the internet into a frenzy on Thursday, July 24, when he posted his first-ever Instagram photos featuring his pop icon girlfriend Taylor Swift.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ rare social media move caught the attention of Swifties, but one particular detail in the photo series had fans convinced they’ve spotted evidence of a secret engagement.
Among the 13 images Kelce shared, eagle-eyed fans zeroed in on one specific detail — his phone’s lockscreen. In the foreground of the photo, viewers can glimpse Kelce’s mobile displaying what appears to be a selfie of the couple together.
In this lockscreen image, Swift appears to be holding up her hand, prominently displaying jewelry on her finger.
“Not to be that person but in his lock screen is she holding up her hand with a ring on her finger?” one fan eagerly commented, while another questioned whether they were looking at “an engagement photo.”
Fans quickly reposted the photo of Kelce’s lock screen across social media, zooming in and analyzing every detail.
@inekamarie Omg is that a ring on her finger in the photo?? #taylorswift #traviskelce #swifties #swiftie #engaged?
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Despite the overwhelming fan excitement, sources close to the couple have clarified the situation. According to TMZ, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are not engaged.
The “special rock” that fans thought they spotted on Swift’s ring finger isn’t an engagement ring at all. Instead, the “Bad Blood” performer was reportedly showing off Kelce’s three Super Bowl championship rings.
Further investigation by fans and media outlets has traced the mysterious lockscreen photo back to a specific date. The image appears to have been captured on July 6, 2024, during Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Amsterdam.
In the photo, Swift is wearing one of her glittery bodysuits, while Kelce sports a white top – the exact same outfits they were photographed wearing together at her Amsterdam show.
This isn’t the first time fans have speculated about a potential engagement between the power couple.
Since their relationship became public, numerous rumors have circulated about wedding bells and engagement rings, but each has ultimately proven to be just speculation.
So, sorry Swifties, it looks like there’s nothing official — at least not yet.