Taylor Swift’s latest New Orleans Caesars Superdome performance sparked more than just musical magic. As the pop sensation mimed throwing a football during “Midnight Rain,” industry insiders revealed to Page Six that a countdown to engagement has begun for the starry pair: Travis Kelce and Swift. But before we get to that, Kelce, it seems, has made a way to Taylor’s heart in a unique way…

The power couple’s relationship, kindled last summer, has blossomed into more than headlines and stadium appearances. Sources close to Swift reveal that Travis Kelce has become her “protector in every sense of the word,” creating a foundation of security previously unknown to the singer. “Just his physical presence. She feels safer with him than anyone she’s ever known; she knows he would do anything for her and physically she feels protected by him, and she loves that feeling. It’s a relatively new one for her, relationship-wise,” a source revealed before adding, “Travis is her protector in every sense of the word. He is going to make sure she is physically safe, and emotionally safe — he is not going to do anything careless or reckless with her.”

Notably, Swift has been a constant presence at the Chiefs’ games, cheering on her beau. Their connection runs deeper than public appearances suggest. However, Swift now limits her stadium visits to thoroughly secured venues, primarily attending games at Arrowhead Stadium. “She’s not going anywhere unless she knows the venue intimately and it has been thoroughly scouted,” revealed an insider. Her recent trips to Yankee Stadium and the US Open with Kelce were possible only after staff were “excellent” about cooperating with security demands. Another source confirmed she’ll maintain regular visits to support Kelce despite her packed schedule. She even managed frequent visits during last year’s even busier tour schedule.

But amid all this, one rumor has been constant: The promise of forever. Some industry insiders revealed to Page Six, “Everyone is fascinated by Travis and Taylor. I am obsessed with a potential wedding. They are unbeatable together.” For the unversed, this comes months after an US Weekly report stated the couple are indeed very close to a wedding. “They’ve built a lot of trust. They both knew what they signed up for and navigated it well…They’re in love and don’t care what others think.”

“Taylor and Travis are very committed and serious about their future. Taylor is ready for the next era of her life. She knows it will be special,” another source had added. Well, looking at their public whirlwind of a romance that’s still going strong, it’s not wrong to speculate, especially after Swift herself publicly acknowledges how Kelce lights up her world…

In a rare instance, during her 2024 VMAs speech while accepting the Video of the Year Award, Swift gave a sweet shout-out to her boyfriend, saying, “Something that I’ll always remember is when I would finish a take and I’d say cut and we’d be done with that take, I would always just hear someone cheering ‘woo’ from across the studio where we were shooting it, and that one person was my boyfriend, Travis.”

“Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic, so I wanna thank him for adding that to our shoot because I’ll always remember that,” she further added.

As expected, these shout-outs have now transcended the realms of television, as the singer-songwriter doesn’t shy away from mentioning the Chiefs’ player during her live concerts either…

Super Bowl dreams and stage tributes

Swift’s recent New Orleans performance at the Caesars Superdome carried special significance for football fans. Swifties went into a frenzy when she mimed a throwing gesture during “Midnight Rain” with the lyrics, “And he never thinks of me / Except when I’m on TV.”

The “Karma” singer has woven football references throughout her record-breaking Eras Tour. This includes her famous lyric change to “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me.” That too, when Kelce was in the audience. Swift also incorporated his signature archer pose into her performances, bridging the gap between pop music and professional football.

Meanwhile, Travis Kelce’s career continues soaring. He cracked a $100 million podcast deal alongside brother Jason with Amazon’s Wondery. Also, a cameo in Adam Sandler’s upcoming “Happy Gilmore” sequel. The streamer has also set Kelce to host the show, “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”

Trends newsletter writer Rachel Richardson suggests a major public appearance might be imminent. Accordingly, “They are yet to have a big red carpet moment together so I wonder if they are saving that… something like that would break the internet.”

As Swift’s billion-dollar Eras Tour approaches its Vancouver finale on December 8, fans eagerly watch this remarkable partnership unfold. This isn’t just another celebrity romance. It’s a story of strength, support, and genuine connection that transcends both music and sports. Sources suggest the next few months could be life-changing for the pair.