"That's messed up": Internet reacts as Ed Kelce reveals son Travis proposed to Taylor Swift two weeks ago

The engagement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce was officially announced yesterday, August 26. However, according to Kelce's father, Ed Kelce, the proposal happened earlier than fans thought.

Ed Kelce revealed in a recent interview that his son had proposed to the pop singer two weeks before the public announcement. This has sparked a wave of reactions online. For some netizens, the delayed engagement reveal came as a surprise.

One such fan exclaimed: "That's messed up, we deserved to know right away"

Ed Kelce spoke to ABC News 5 Cleveland, where he explained that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end originally wanted to wait. However, he eventually decided to propose in a private setting at his home in Missouri.

According to Ed, Travis Kelce told Taylor Swift they should step outside for a glass of wine before dinner, and it was in the garden where he got down on one knee. Then, the couple made FaceTime calls to both of their families to share the news.

Ed recalled the call, stating:

"I got a FaceTime call from them, and as soon as I saw the FaceTime, I saw it was Travis, and then I saw Taylor there with him, I knew what they were going to say, and they, you know, let us know.:

Ed Kelce also explained that the timing of the announcement was not up to his son. When he asked Travis when they planned to go public, the tight end's response was:

"Whenever Taylor says so."

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Internet reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sharing their engagement 2 weeks later

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share that:

"Travis Kelce's father, Ed Kelce, reveals Travis proposed to Taylor Swift nearly two weeks ago. When he asked when they would break the news, Travis responded: 'Whenever Taylor says so.'"

Netizens were notably quick to jump into the comment section of the X post as they penned their remarks. Below are what some of them had to share:

"Well, we know who the boss is", joked a fan.

"Damn the father was thirsty for them to tell the public", added another.

"Swifties are having a total meltdown seeing them engaged goodness gracious calm your horses what y'all gonna do during the real wedding?", asked a third.

Others also chimed in:

"He proposed in a flower maze. She said yes in three timelines. And somewhere in the back, a handler whispered 'upload complete.' This is not a love story. It's a Hallmark spell with a billion-dollar payload. America does not do royal weddings anymore… It manufactures them", penned a netizen.

"Travis Kelce is a smart man, Taylor Swift is a master at keeping secrets", opined another.

"They are such a high school sweethearts", expressed a third.

Reports suggest that Travis Kelce designed the ring for Taylor Swift with jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. The centerpiece is an "Old Mine brilliant cut" diamond. Some expert estimates are placing the ring's value close to $1 to $5 million. Swift showed off the ring in the couple's engagement photos.

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