Ed Sheeran reacts to Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce in the comment section with classic humor

When Taylor Swift got engaged to Travis Kelce , you might think all her close friends got the call first. But not Ed Sheeran . Instead, he found out like the rest of the world, scrolling through Instagram . And, true to his witty self, his reaction was classic Sheeran humor. This little modern-day celebrity mix-up quickly went viral, reminding fans that even superstar friendships can get tangled in the digital age.

Ed Sheeran didn’t get a phone call because he lives life mostly on an iPad

Taylor Swift when asked by Jimmy Fallon why she didn’t tell Ed Sheeran about her engagement:

“He doesn’t have a phone! […] You have to email him or FaceTime him, and he has to find an iPad and they have to give it to him like he’s a child. This is one of my absolute favorite… pic.twitter.com/C2IQEBZfWS

— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) October 7, 2025

The mix-up isn’t a sign of drama, it’s just Sheeran’s unique lifestyle. He doesn’t own a phone and limits his screen time to an iPad, checking emails once a week. Taylor Swift explained on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that telling Sheeran about big news requires effort: “You have to email him. If you want to set up a FaceTime, he has to find an iPad, and they have to give it to him like a child you give the iPad to.” So when Swift was sharing her engagement news, Sheeran simply wasn’t on her contact list, and that’s why Instagram broke the news to him instead.

Ed Sheeran’s hilarious TikTok reaction proves there’s no hard feelings

Ed Sheeran reacts to learning why Taylor Swift didn’t call him about her engagement:

“Hello from my allotted iPad time, this is factual” pic.twitter.com/b0BCjQ2Q7l

— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) October 7, 2025

Instead of being upset, Sheeran leaned into the humor of the situation. On a TikTok clip responding to Swift’s explanation, he wrote: “Hello from my allotted iPad time, this is factual.” Fans immediately loved it, classic Ed - honest, self-deprecating, and totally relatable. It’s a gentle reminder that even life’s biggest news can be taken in stride when you’re living off the grid… well, mostly.

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran were the chosen friends to give the speech during the reception of Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s wedding. pic.twitter.com/GqN43BrywV

— Selena Gomez Analytics | Fan Account (@GomezAnalytics) September 28, 2025

Despite learning about the engagement via social media, the Sheeran-Swift friendship is far from over. The pair recently reunited at Selena Gomez’s wedding, showing fans that their bond is intact. There’s also the added bonus that fans can expect future collaborations between the two, proving that a little modern-day communication chaos won’t come between them.

📹 | Taylor Swift says there’s a high chance that Ed Sheeran will perform at her wedding

“It would be hard to keep him from it I think.”

pic.twitter.com/2hLjXygmB8

— Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) October 3, 2025

In the end, this little Instagram discovery is more funny than sad. Ed Sheeran’s humor and Taylor Swift’s explanation turned a potential awkward moment into a viral highlight, giving fans a peek into the quirky realities of celebrity friendships.

For now, Sheeran is sticking to his iPad, Swift is happily engaged, and fans can just enjoy the comedy of it all because even besties can miss each other in the digital age.


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