Travis Kelce lands in Pittsburgh with the Chiefs as NFL takes him away from Taylor Swift for Christmas Eve.

Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have been the subject of intense speculation regarding their relationship, and recent rumors of a secret engagement have only fueled public interest.

However, these rumors were dismissed, revealing that the buzz originated from a simple misunderstanding. The engagement chatter started when fans noticed a peculiar detail in photos from Swift’s Eras Tour-themed party. The celebration, held in honor of Swift’s 35th birthday and the conclusion of her record-breaking tour, featured the singer posing in a way that seemed to obscure her ring finger. Social media erupted with theories, with fans speculating that Swift was hiding an engagement ring.

However, sources close to the couple clarified the situation. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the rumors are “completely untrue.” The extravagant party, thrown by Kelce, was a gesture to celebrate Swift’s accomplishments and her birthday, not a prelude to an engagement.

While the engagement rumors were debunked, Swift has reportedly shared her preferences for how she would like her wedding to be if she and Kelce ever take that step. According to the Daily Mail, Swift envisions a traditional “white wedding” but wants to avoid a public spectacle.

“Travis is going to have to go above and beyond, but it won’t be a public spectacle,” a source shared. “They are both aware of the fact that the whole world is so thirsty for them to be engaged, but they want people to chill and let them enjoy being a couple.”

The couple values privacy and intends to keep significant milestones, such as a potential engagement, under wraps until they are ready to share the news.

For his part, Travis Kelce finds the rumors amusing. Reports suggest that the NFL star has laughed off the engagement speculation, though he is feeling some lighthearted pressure from his friends and family.