How Ed Sheeran Found Out About Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement

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Sometimes stars really are just like us. 

I was so excited to hear about Taylor and Travis getting engaged, and honestly, I found out the same way Ed Sheeran did! He shared on SiriusXM that he first heard the news through Instagram – it’s funny to think that even friends of theirs were finding out like the rest of us!

Okay, so I was *dying* to know if Ed had heard the new vault track, *The Life of a Showgirl* – seriously, October 3rd needs to get here already! – and if he’d gotten a save-the-date for the wedding. But when asked, he just… shut it down. A simple “No.” to both! It’s so frustrating that Taylor keeps everything so close to the chest, but honestly, that’s part of what I love about her. Still, a girl can dream he’s secretly in the know, right?

Given how close Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are – a friendship they’ve often talked about – it might be surprising to learn he doesn’t know much about what’s going on in her personal life. After all, Taylor was a key figure in helping Ed find happiness with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, and they share two daughters together: 5-year-old Lyra and 3-year-old Jupiter.

Ed revealed in a 2017 interview with *People* that their anniversary began at a Fourth of July party. He and Taylor were both attending the same event in Rhode Island – he discovered this through a text exchange with a friend. Ed then asked Taylor if he could invite an old friend, and that’s how their relationship started.

Ed and Taylor first met in elementary school, a connection he subtly referenced in his song “End Game” from Taylor’s *Reputation* album, singing, “After the storm, something was born on the 4th of July.”

As a lifestyle expert, I always love seeing a beautiful love story unfold! It was so sweet to witness Taylor celebrating a couple a year after they reconnected – and even more wonderful when they tied the knot in 2019 at the very same event where it all began. It just proves that sometimes, second chances really do lead to happily ever after!

Taylor playfully reminded her co-worker about a sign she’d made for their first anniversary, joking, “Happy Ed-iver-Cherry.” This memory came up during behind-the-scenes footage for the “End Game” music video in 2017.

In the same video, Taylor called Cherry “the coolest,” and Ed revealed that Taylor had helped him out like this before.

Ed Sheeran shared that when he first met Taylor Swift, they were both already seeing other people and became friends. He jokingly mentioned on Howard Stern’s radio show in 2017 that Taylor even playfully pushed him to date some of her other friends.

He playfully said she was the ultimate wingman. He added with a laugh that he tries to help others with dating too, but probably not as effectively.

Taylor found love with a Kansas City Chiefs player who quickly won her over. Here’s a look back at how their relationship unfolded…

Okay, so it all started back in July 2023 – I knew something was happening! Taylor was playing her Eras Tour, and she came to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and that’s where it *began*. That’s when she and Travis Kelce first connected, I just *knew* it! It was magical, even from afar. I’ve been following every detail since!

Being a big fan of Taylor Swift, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wanted to give her a personalized friendship bracelet with his jersey number on it. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to reach her because she was busy getting ready for the show.

Travis explained on his podcast, *New Heights*, that he was a little upset Taylor Swift didn’t speak before or after her concerts. He understood she needed to protect her voice for the 44 songs she performs, but he was hoping to give her one of the friendship bracelets he’d made.

After jokingly talking about dropping the football – something he’d later call incredibly cool – Travis decided to take a chance and invited the famous singer to come see the Chiefs play at their home stadium, Arrowhead.

He explained on *The Pat McAfee Show* that he challenged Taylor Swift, saying, ‘I’ve seen you perform at Arrowhead Stadium, now you should come see me perform there and see who puts on a better show.’ He added that fans might find out what happens soon.

Travis had grown a mustache, first showing it off in August during football training camp, and that’s how Taylor first met him.

He later recalled that his mustache and number 87 jersey were a memorable look during that time, and he was sporting them when he first met Taylor.

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Travis and Taylor began communicating via text and phone calls around the beginning of September, according to TopMob News.

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

Taylor accepted Travis’ invitation and went to Arrowhead Stadium to see him and the Chiefs play against the Chicago Bears, where she sat with his mom, Donna Kelce. After the game, Taylor and Travis were photographed showing affection for each other at a nearby bar.

Despite rumors that they met face-to-face for the first time, the singer of “Karma” explained that they had actually known each other for a while before that.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

To show how serious things were getting, Taylor brought a group of her close friends – including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski – to see the Chiefs play the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Taylor Swift seems to be getting close to Brittany Mahomes, wife of Travis Kelce’s best friend and teammate, Patrick Mahomes, both at and away from NFL games. This could be another hint that Taylor and Travis are a couple.

The couple publicly showcased their relationship with a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live on October 14th. They continued their night in New York City with the show’s after-party and a romantic dinner at the Waverly Inn.

During his team’s break, Travis flew to Argentina to see Taylor Swift perform on her Eras Tour. At the November 11th concert in Buenos Aires, he connected with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, and even received a mention from Taylor while she was performing.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

Following the performance, Taylor Swift reportedly rushed backstage and shared a loving kiss with Travis Kelce.

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been thinking a lot about modern relationships, and what I’m seeing is a real shift. It’s amazing to be able to openly support the people you care about, just showing up for them and not worrying about outside judgment. It’s a far cry from the days when you’d have to go to incredible lengths to keep a relationship secret – that feels so outdated now! It’s about living authentically and prioritizing connection.

 

The famous singer made Travis’s game on December 17th a family event, bringing her father along to support her boyfriend.

I was so thrilled to hear that Taylor and Travis rang in the New Year together! Apparently, they shared a really sweet moment – I heard they kissed right when the clock struck midnight on January 1st. It sounds incredibly romantic!

Taylor continued getting to know Travis’ family by spending time with his brother, Jason Kelce, and Jason’s wife, Kylie, at the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Buffalo Bills.

After the Chiefs won the AFC Championship and secured their place in the 2024 Super Bowl, Taylor joined Travis on the field. They celebrated with a kiss and then told each other ‘I love you’ for the first time.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

 
 

Travis and his partner shared a kiss on the field after the Kansas City Chiefs won the championship on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas.

On February 12th, Taylor shared a video of Travis online, jokingly showing how she brought her parents to a club with him after the Super Bowl.

Taylor Swift’s first Instagram post with Travis Kelce showed the two of them with Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The photo was taken backstage at Swift’s Eras Tour concert in London’s Wembley Stadium.

During Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, NFL star Travis Kelce surprised fans by joining her on stage at Wembley Stadium in London. It was his second show there and his seventh overall on the tour, and he performed as a backup dancer during her song, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”

Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ first game of the 2024-25 season and seemed to recreate a sweet moment with Travis Kelce that fans first saw in October 2023. The photo was shared by Chariah Gordon, who is pictured with her boyfriend, Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman.

They went to the wedding of model Karen Elson and Lee Foster, who owns Electric Lady Studios, in New York City.

The next day, the pair attended the men’s singles final match at the U.S. Open.

The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC.

The couple went on two dates in New York City over the weekend before 2025, and they happened to be wearing the same outfits on both occasions.

The couple spent the NFL off-season together, including a snowy trip to Montana with sports reporter Erin Andrews.

In July 2025, Travis shared the first photos of him and Taylor on Instagram. One cute picture showed them at dinner, and fans noticed their phone lock screens featured photos of each other.

Taylor Swift, a self-proclaimed fan of the *New Heights* podcast, appeared on an extended, almost two-hour-long episode with Travis and Jason Kelce on August 13th. During the conversation, she openly shared details about her life with Travis, both publicly and privately, and announced the title of her upcoming twelfth studio album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, which will be released on October 3rd.

Over two years after Travis mentioned Taylor on his podcast – a moment that quickly spread online – the couple announced their engagement. In a playful nod to Taylor’s song “So High School,” they shared a photo of their engagement on Instagram with the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

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2025-09-25 18:48