When news breaks, reporters are usually all business — but sometimes, a little personal excitement shines through.
CBS News White House correspondent Olivia Rinaldi proved this when she discovered that pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce were engaged.
Her candid reaction quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of viewers across the internet.
The Moment That Stole the Spotlight
Rinaldi was preparing for a live television segment when a colleague sent her a text linking to Swift’s Instagram post announcing the engagement.
The reporter’s mouth dropped open as she stared at her phone, doing a double take before looking back at the camera.
“Taylor Swift is engaged!” she exclaimed, waving her phone and pointing at the screen.
“Come back to me,” she told the cameraman, asking for a few more moments off-screen to process the news. “Oh my god. She just posted it.”
Her enthusiasm didn’t stop there. “Oh, it’s huge, the ring is ginormous,” she said, marveling at the stunning engagement photos Swift had shared.
“This is so exciting. It’s on her Instagram. I feel like Paul Revere right now.”
Viral Joy and Online Reactions
The clip of Rinaldi’s reaction spread like wildfire. Within just five hours, the original CBS News video had nearly 500,000 views.
Fans and viewers loved seeing a reporter genuinely enjoy a moment of joy amidst the often serious world of news reporting.
One supporter on X commented: “I love this.
In a world where reporting the news can eat at you, her JOY at this bit of news made me smile.”
Even when she went on air, Rinaldi’s excitement was evident.
“This is a very exciting moment for me in my professional career because I get to announce that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged,” she said, adding that she volunteered to cover the wedding whenever it happens.
Fans and colleagues responded with playful support, promising to help her if needed.
The Couple’s Engagement Story
Taylor Swift, 35, and Travis Kelce, 35, have been dating for two years.
They officially shared the engagement on Tuesday through a romantic photoshoot showing Kelce proposing in a rose garden.
Daily Mail confirmed that Kelce actually proposed earlier this month.
Swift captioned her Instagram post: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
She also showed off her massive diamond ring — an Old Mine Brilliant Cut from Kindred Lubeck at Artifex Fine Jewelry, estimated at $675,000 to $1 million.
The post was accompanied by Swift’s ballad “So High School,” a song dedicated to Kelce from her latest album.
A Relationship That Captivated the World
The couple first went public in September 2023 when Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game with Kelce’s mother, Donna.
Since then, their romance has been in the spotlight, with Swift cheering Kelce on during two Super Bowl runs and Kelce traveling the globe to join her Eras Tour.
Even former President Donald Trump weighed in with warm wishes: “Well I wish them a lot of luck.
I think he’s a great player and a great guy and I think she’s a terrific person so I wish them a lot of luck,” he told reporters during a White House cabinet meeting.
