Why Travis Kelce says calling Taylor Swift his fiancée feels like the coolest thing ever

Travis Kelce has finally opened up about one of the most talked-about moments of the year — his engagement to Taylor Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs star, visibly moved, shared how surreal it feels to introduce the pop icon as his fiancée, describing the joy of making their private milestone public.

Travis Kelce reveals he has been “giddy and excited” since proposal

On his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason, Kelce admitted he has been nothing short of “giddy” since the proposal. The 35-year-old tight end said telling people has been a thrill in itself.

“It’s been really fun telling everybody who I’m going to be spending the rest of my life with,” Kelce said, adding that the flood of warm wishes has made the moment even more meaningful. He confessed that being able to say “fiancée” out loud for the first time felt powerful.

First public time introducing Taylor Swift as his fiancée

The NFL champion revealed that the first time he introduced Swift as his fiancée was at the University of Nebraska versus University of Cincinnati football game last week. Sharing that moment with teammates gave the announcement a personal touch.“It was the first time introducing Taylor as my fiancée to a few of my teammates,” he recalled, calling it a surreal and grounding experience.

Proposal advice from Travis Kelce

Asked about how he planned his proposal, Kelce stressed that authenticity mattered more than grandeur.

“You gotta know your gal … and you can’t let how somebody else does it make you feel like you gotta do it that way,” he explained.While he admitted others’ stories can spark ideas, Kelce emphasized that the proposal should always reflect the couple’s bond. “Know your partner, know who you’re doing it for. Everything else will be beautiful,” he added.

Viral Instagram post sparks frenzy among Swifties and NFL fans

The couple revealed their engagement on August 26 in a joint Instagram post, accompanied by photos that sent fans into a frenzy.

Within hours, social media lit up with reactions, from Swifties celebrating the fairytale moment to NFL fans hailing their favorite tight end’s big win off the field.Though Kelce initially stayed quiet on the proposal in the first podcast episode after the announcement, his latest remarks gave listeners the heartfelt glimpse they had been waiting for. His words underscored that behind the fame, the moment was deeply personal — two people choosing each other for life.Also read: NFL star Russell Wilson and wife Ciara turn the US Open into a joy-filled family celebration