Overview:
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy wasted no time celebrating the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, sharing heartfelt congratulations and playful banter on social media. The couple officially announced their engagement via Instagram, sparking a surge of fan excitement and media attention. With stories of the romantic garden proposal, Swift’s dazzling Old Mine Brilliant Cut ring, and crossover cultural impact, the news has set off a frenzy across pop culture and sports platforms alike.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy couldn’t contain his excitement after pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce confirmed their engagement. Sharing a heartfelt video on X, Portnoy cheered, “FORGET EVERYTHING—TAYLOR IS ENGAGED.” He set aside his usual fandom rivalries in favor of a celebration of love.
The couple broke the news via a joint Instagram post, with Swift playfully writing, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The post featured beautiful photos. These included Travis down on one knee and a close-up of Swift’s stunning engagement ring—an Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond designed by Kelce and Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
Ed Kelce, Travis’s father, later revealed that the proposal took place nearly two weeks earlier in a garden in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Captured in a storybook fashion, the moment was followed by FaceTime calls with both families.
More than just a personal milestone, the engagement has become a cultural phenomenon—uniting “Swifties” and NFL fans alike. It is blending music and sports in a moment of shared fascination.
Sources:
- New York Post – Dave Portnoy celebrates Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift engagement
- Entertainment Weekly – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
- Entertainment Weekly – Travis Kelce’s father shares proposal details
- Times of India – Swifties & NFL fans unite after engagement
Editor’s Disclaimer:
Presence News independently verified this story through a video posted yesterday on Dave Portnoy’s “Mr. Barstool” Facebook profile. Here, he was seen walking a stroller and his dog while congratulating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their engagement. This video is our primary source of confirmation. It is supplemented by reporting from external outlets linked above.
