Ed Sheeran learns of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement on Instagram

Ed Sheeran revealed that he learned of Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce the same way as fans do: on Instagram. He shared the detail while performing at SiriusXM's Small Stage Series in New York City on Wednesday, when host Andy Cohen asked how he found out about the engagement. "Instagram," Sheeran said, before Cohen pressed: "Instagram? Like everyone else? You didn't even get a DM in advance?" "No," the four-time Grammy winner replied.

Swift and Kelce, both 35, announced their engagement in August after dating since the summer of 2023. The couple shared pictures from the athlete's garden proposal with their followers, and the engagement news was publicized across Swift's social media channels and entertainment outlets. A Page Six source has indicated the nuptials could be private and casual, with plans reportedly pointing toward next summer in Rhode Island as Swift moves toward marriage while balancing other life plans. The couple captioned the reveal with a line tied to one of Swift's songs, underscoring the personal nature of the moment.

Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift have been friends since 2012, when they first connected while collaborating on "Everything Has Changed". They went on to tour together the following year. In April, Sheeran reflected on opening for Swift's Red tour from 2013 to 2014, saying, "We used to fly to and from the gigs together and do all sorts of [stuff]," adding that he spent "almost every single day" with her for about six months. He also noted that, in their rare moments of contact, they catch up in a way that feels substantial, describing their communications as a "proper sit-down, six-hour catch-up" when they do speak. They reportedly see each other about four times a year.

Despite the high-profile engagement, the plans around the wedding remain tightly held. The Page Six reporting describes the ceremony as private and casual, with Swift reportedly eager to move ahead with family plans and personal milestones as she and Kelce navigate public attention. The engagement news has continued to fuel fan interest in the couple's next steps, including the anticipated guest list and the cadence of Swift's rumored upcoming projects. The relationship between the two remains a central talking point in pop culture, given Swift's prolific touring schedule and Kelce's status as an NFL star.

The four-time Grammy winner also has not commented on specific music releases tied to the engagement period. When asked whether he has heard Swift's new album or received a save-the-date for the wedding, Sheeran offered a single-word reply: "No." The absence of any formal communication about new material or event details underscores the personal nature of Swift's current chapter, even as fans and media alike parse every public moment for clues about the couple's plans.

Swift and Kelce began dating in 2023, with their relationship quickly becoming a focal point of media coverage in the years that followed. The couple's engagement marks a new phase in their partnership, with planning reportedly underway for a ceremony that would be both intimate and meaningful for the two families involved. As with previous Swift milestones, fans will be watching for how the couple balances privacy with the spotlight that follows such a high-profile public figure.

The celebrity friendship at the center of this story—marking more than a decade of collaboration and mutual support—speaks to the enduring connections that often flourish within the world of Music City and pop culture. Sheeran's candid remarks about learning the news online and his reflections on Swift's career and personal life add another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the communities that orbit them.

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