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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Engagement, With '13' Timing Front and Center

A viral New Heights episode helped drive a numerology narrative after the announcement.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 2024 U.S. Open in New York.
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Overview

  • The couple confirmed their engagement on August 26, 2025.
  • Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast on August 13 and said, “I love numerology,” highlighting her affinity for the number 13.
  • Fans noted the announcement came 13 days after the episode, echoing a segment where Swift and Travis added her 13 to his 87 to make 100.
  • Jason Kelce amplified the numerology theme on X, pointing to the episode’s 1.3 million views as “the epitome of numerology.”
  • A new podcast teaser signals fresh discussion of proposals and marriage, while no wedding date or details have been announced.