When Taylor Swift and her American football player boyfriend Travis Kelce were spotted wearing matching tennis bracelets last week, it sent their fans into a frenzy.
But for some of her loyal followers, dubbed “Swifties,” it's just not the right kind of diamond jewelry — and they're now begging Kelce to “put a ring on it” at next weekend's Super Bowl.
Around 170 million people watched the sporting event that took place in Las Vegas last year. Thanks to the Swifties getting involved, that number is expected to be surpassed next Sunday.
Their supporters hope that the 34-year-old Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, takes a knee when his team wins against the San Francisco 49ers.
Social media was flooded with fans hoping for a proposal. One wrote: “It would be a fairytale ending to a fairytale season if Travis won the Super Bowl and then proposed to Taylor. 'Come on Travis – just do it!'
The Swifties are now begging Kelce to “put a ring on it” at next weekend's Super Bowl. The couple pictured celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs victory together in Baltimore on Sunday, January 28th
Swift's supporters hope Kelce, 34, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, takes a knee when his team beats the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11
Swift, 34, is scheduled to perform in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday evening, but will board a private jet and take advantage of the 17-hour time difference to arrive in Las Vegas well before next Sunday's 3 p.m. kickoff
Another said: “Who else is chiming in for the post-game suggestion?”
Swift, 34, is scheduled to perform in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday evening, but will board a private jet and take advantage of the 17-hour time difference to arrive in Las Vegas well before next Sunday's 3 p.m. kickoff.
The Japanese embassy in the US even released a statement assuring fans that the singer would be able to release the game on time.
Proposal speculation peaked last week after it was revealed that Kelce had commissioned matching diamond tennis bracelets with the initials TNT (for Taylor 'n' Travis).
Swift was photographed in her outfit as she hugged her boyfriend after his team secured their place in America's biggest sports final last Sunday.
Proposal speculation peaked last week after it was revealed that Kelce had commissioned matching diamond tennis bracelets with the initials TNT (for Taylor 'n' Travis).
At the Super Bowl, Kelce will take part in a game that could draw record-breaking viewership
A source who works for the NFL said: “Viewership has increased throughout the year as Swifties tuned in to see Taylor in the stands.”
“We expect Super Bowl records to be broken due to the 'Taylor Effect.'” “A proposal would be icing on the cake and would become an iconic Super Bowl moment.”
Sports Illustrated magazine even published a Super Bowl issue with a cartoon on the cover of the couple leaving one of Las Vegas' famous wedding chapels.
Dubbed the “Wedding Capital of the World,” more than 100,000 couples tied the knot in Las Vegas last year.
Sam Joffray, executive director of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, said: “Maybe all eyes on the wedding chapels?”