Introduction to the Engagement Announcement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shook up the web on Tuesday with their engagement announcement, and WGN’s own Jarrett Payton took the opportunity to reminisce on the moment when he was among the first to capture the duo together in public.
Swift and Kelce made the major announcement in an Instagram post shared Tuesday morning, with the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Background on the Couple
The big news caps two years of intense media speculation about the future of the two stars. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged! Some would argue that it was Jarrett Payton’s spotting of the two together at a Kansas City Chiefs game that confirmed the duo’s relationship status to the world.
The Viral Video
More: WGN’s Jarrett Payton’s viral video captures Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift leaving Arrowhead Stadium together. In the video captured by Payton on Sept. 24, 2023, Kelce and Swift could be seen walking side by side after the Chief’s blowout win against the Chicago Bears. In his X post, Payton said “Talk about being at the right place at the right time! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead together after the game.”
Aftermath of the Video
Payton said that after taking it, a security guard asked him to delete the video, but he managed to save it. The video went viral and by the next day, it had gathered over 15.8 million views. Now two years later, following the major announcement, Payton reshared the video in a post congratulating the couple. "I captured the first vid of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce together back in 2023. This vid literally broke the internet," Payton said.
Request for a Wedding Invitation
But Payton also used the opportunity to try and snag an invite to the wedding. "Congrats to them on their engagement. I think I deserve an invite to the wedding. Just saying," Payton said.
Conclusion
The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marks a significant moment in the lives of these two public figures, and Jarrett Payton’s role in their story serves as a reminder of the power of social media and viral content. As the couple prepares for their wedding, it will be interesting to see if Payton’s request for an invitation is granted.
FAQs
Q: Who announced their engagement?
A: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram.
Q: Who captured the first video of the couple together?
A: Jarrett Payton captured the first video of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce together at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
Q: What was the caption of the engagement announcement?
A: The caption of the engagement announcement was, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Q: Is Jarrett Payton expecting a wedding invitation?
A: Yes, Jarrett Payton has expressed his desire to receive a wedding invitation, stating that he thinks he deserves one after capturing the first video of the couple together.
