The rumor mill surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is spinning out of control. Are they breaking up? Secretly engaged? Just vibing until football season? Depending on which corner of the internet you’re in, the answer is all of the above.
Taylor Swift, 35, and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, also 35, have been Hollywood’s hottest power couple since they went public in October 2023. From cozy NFL suite photos to surprise cameos on Taylor’s Eras Tour, fans were living for the crossover content. But lately, their love story has gone a little too quiet, and the silence is getting loud.
Why hasn’t Travis Kelce Proposed to Taylor Swift Yet?
According to an exclusive from Heat, Travis wants to propose, he’s just…overthinking literally everything.
“Travis wants the proposal to be unforgettable, like something out of a movie,” an insider dished. “He knows Taylor’s had some pretty romantic moments in her life, and he wants to top them.”
So what’s the holdup? Apparently, he’s stressing about everything from the ring design to the location to (yes) what he’s going to wear.
“The whole world is watching and judging,” the source said. “It’s a lot to handle.”
While Taylor was a staple on the sidelines during Travis’ NFL season, and he made headlines for showing up on stage with her during her London tour stop, sightings of the two have slowed way down. The last time they were spotted together was in mid-March, walking into a NYC restaurant. Since then? Travis was seen solo in Vegas, and Taylor’s been MIA, quietly working behind the scenes and dealing with some serious friend drama.
The Pressure is on Travis to Make it Perfect
But don’t panic, sources says their romance is still on solid ground. In fact, Travis has reportedly been “secretly working with a jeweler to custom design” the engagement ring. Yep, it’s happening. Maybe. Eventually.
The same insider reveals that Taylor wants to be engaged before the NFL season starts in September.
“She has every faith that Travis will pop the question eventually,” they said. “But it is making her a little nervous that it’s dragged on so long.”
The Swiftie fandom is famously intense, and the longer Travis waits, the more the pressure mounts for both of them. “People in their world know better than to nag them,” the source added, though they did note that Travis’ brother Jason is “teasing” him and teammates are even taking bets on when he’ll do it.
Taylor’s Legal Mess with Blake Lively has Put a Damper on Things
Adding even more stress is Taylor’s current involvement in the messy legal battle between her former BFF Blake Lively, and Blake’s It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni. With lawsuits, countersuits, and subpoenas flying, Taylor’s been dragged into the drama. She might even be forced to hand over private texts.
According to the source, Travis doesn’t want to add more weight to Taylor’s shoulders right now. “Travis wants to shepherd her through that and propose when she’s in a happier state of mind.”
The Clock is Ticking
Travis Kelce reportedly does want to put a ring on it, but he’s holding out for the perfect moment. And Taylor Swift is trying to be patient… but the clock’s ticking. Between the NFL season looming and Taylor’s eventual return to the spotlight, time may be running out.
Whether the ring lands this summer or not, one thing seems to be for sure: the Taylor-Travis love story is far from over.
Sofia Bassett 
