Taylor Swift faces controversy over loyalty to friends in wake of Travis Kelce engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is dominating headlines, but beyond the romantic celebrations, it’s stirring up unexpected drama in the pop star’s inner circle. Longtime friendships—once thought unshakable—are now under scrutiny as Ed Sheeran and Blake Lively find themselves at the center of speculation.

Ed Sheeran admits he found out about Swift’s engagement on Instagram

On September 24, Ed Sheeran sat down with Andy Cohen for an interview ahead of his SiriusXM Small Stage Series concert in New York. In a candid exchange, the British singer revealed he learned of Swift’s engagement through Instagram.


"She didn't send me a DM. I found out on Instagram," Sheeran confessed. When Cohen followed up, asking if he at least received a private message before the news went public, Sheeran replied simply: "No."

For fans, the revelation was startling. Swift and Sheeran have collaborated on music and supported each other’s careers for more than a decade. The fact that he wasn’t informed personally fueled chatter online. Many pointed to Sheeran’s past friendship with Scooter Braun—a sore spot in Swift’s narrative given the battle over her music catalog—as a possible factor behind the cooling relationship.

Reports suggest Blake Lively’s bond with Taylor Swift has cooled

Another surprise comes from Swift’s longtime friendship with actress Blake Lively. The two women were once inseparable, with Swift even penning lyrics inspired by Lively’s daughter. However, reports suggest the bond has weakened. According to Page Six, Swift felt dragged into unwanted drama surrounding Lively’s legal issues connected to Justin Baldoni and It Ends With Us.

"Taylor really wishes Blake hadn't dragged her into this whole situation," a source claimed. "They've been friends for years, but Taylor can't help feeling used at this point."

A new chapter for Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce takes center stage

As Swift embraces this milestone with Kelce, it’s clear her inner circle may be evolving. Fans see the shift as part of her broader transformation—moving from pop superstar to someone balancing career, love, and public scrutiny on an unprecedented scale.

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With Kelce openly cheering her on and sharing the spotlight, Swift appears focused on what lies ahead, even if it means leaving some friendships in the rearview mirror.

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