Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement post almost crashes Instagram; Will it beat Lionel Messi's record?

The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has quickly become one of the most viral celebrity announcements of the year. On Tuesday morning, the couple shared the news on Instagram with a joint post, captioning it, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

The Instagram post, featuring a carousel of five photos, showed Kelce proposing in a rose-filled garden, Swift displaying her diamond ring, and the couple embracing. The post quickly gained over 20 million likes, sparking speculation that it might soon rank among Instagram's most-liked posts ever.

CNET reports that Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup victory photo currently leads Instagram with over 74 million likes. Though Swift and Kelce are still behind, the combined forces of Swifties and NFL fans could make this a historic social media event.

The second most-liked Instagram photo is the viral 2019 "egg," with 60 million likes. Messi also holds third place with another trophy photo, highlighting sports fans' dominance on the platform. With Taylor Swift's massive global fanbase, there's speculation that her engagement post could soon challenge these records. Perhaps, the post will not only challenge records but set new ones.

The engagement ring also caused a stir online. Jewelry experts identified it as an 8-carat old mine brilliant-cut diamond in a gold bezel. This antique style, popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, was custom-designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry in collaboration with Kelce. A new record for the most liked engagement ring post could be next.

Swift's fashion choices also garnered attention. She wore a $400 silk-blend Polo Ralph Lauren dress with Louis Vuitton sandals, a Cartier watch, and her "TNT" friendship bracelet from Kelce. The dress quickly sold out online, showcasing her influence. Perhaps a new trend has been set.

While wedding details are unconfirmed, the Swift-Kelce celebration will be highly anticipated. Based on Instagram engagement, their journey to the altar has begun with record-breaking enthusiasm. Could this be the beginning of a new era?