Travis Kelce has been facing pressure from his family to follow in his brother’s footsteps and propose, according to sources who say he and Taylor Swift continue to laugh off constant engagement rumors.
The latest wave of engagement talk began on Wednesday after never-before-seen snaps from Swift’s Eras Tour-themed party were shared online.
In pictures from the party, which took place last Friday, eagled-eyed fans claimed that the hitmaker’s left ring finger looked ‘blurred,’ while others suggested she was purposely hiding her finger from view.
This immediately sparked a wild theory that Swift may have purposely ‘edited out’ an engagement ring, with sleuths coming to the conclusion that Swift was not ready to reveal news that her NFL star boyfriend, 35, had finally popped the question.
A source gave insight into how the rumors inevitably fall across Kelce’s lap, despite his best efforts to stay away from the gossip – and how they contribute to pressure he’s facing from his family.
‘He does read some of these stories because it cannot be avoided,’ the source exclusively explained to DailyMail.com. ‘And he finds some of it hilarious because he knows how much the world wants this to happen. At times it can be overwhelming for him.’
The Kansas City Chiefs star’s family have been teasing the star about the constant rumors, helping to make light of the outside pressure, while also adding some of their own.
The source added: ‘His family jokes with him about a wedding and pits him up against his brother whose wife is already popping out more babies.
It appears the couple is getting through it together, by finding the humor in the situation.
‘Taylor and Travis find it extremely humorous that they have been engaged every day since they got together,’ a friend of the singer exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com.
The source continued: ‘These engagement rumors started from day one and they do not know how they can even have a public engagement at this point.’
The well-placed source noted that constant public attention that the couple’s relationship receives has all but ensured that their engagement will be a private one.
‘Travis is going to have to go above and beyond but it won’t be a public spectacle,’ the source added. ‘They are both aware of the fact that the whole world is so thirsty for them to be engaged and, while Taylor does want a white wedding one day, her friends just feel like people need to chill and let them be a couple.’
Making it clear that the couple are in no rush to take things to the next level, the source continued: ‘When the time comes, people will know about it. But they are going to keep some things private and will have elaborate plans in place to ensure secrecy.
‘They are not worried about those close to them leaking info because people who know them respect this.
‘When and if Travis does make this happen it will be for Taylor and for Taylor only.’
Elsewhere, a third insider confirmed that the couple are ‘well briefed’ on the level of speculation surrounding the hopes of their engagement, with Swift being far more experienced about this level of public scrutiny.
‘Travis and Taylor are well versed in pop culture and when things are about them, they are well briefed about it if they don’t find out about it themselves,’ the insider explained.
The insider continued: ‘And with the uncontrollable nature of engagement rumors, they both hear about it all the time.
‘It is just a part of their lives that they don’t dwell on because it takes away from how special it will be when it actually happens.’
The insider explained that the couple are certainly on track to take this next step, but noted it might come at a time that fans wouldn’t expect.
‘Travis has ideas, he would love to be engaged and married to Taylor, he is in love. She is in love with him,’ the insider dished. ‘They are very busy though with her tour just finishing and him still seeking another Super Bowl.’
