Kayla Nicole is still reeling from her infamous and highly publicized split from ex-boyfriend Travis Kelce, nearly three years after their breakup.
In a promotional preview clip of the reality TV show Special Forces, which aired on November 27, 2024, the model opened up about her and Travis’ split.
With tears streaming down her face, Kayla spoke in an interview-style segment, addressing the camera as she shared the emotional and mental toll of navigating a failed relationship in the public eye. She said,
“Going through a public breakup. It’s been overwhelming”.
Her statement prompted some of her fellow contestants, including Alana Blanchard, to seek clarification about which ex she was referring to. When Alana directly asked for the name, Nicole whispered, her response caught on camera:
“Travis Kelce…”
Kayla Opens Up About Being Compared To Kelce’s New Flame, Taylor Swift
The NFL royalty has moved on with pop sensation Taylor Swift, and the two have been in a fan-favorite, highly publicized romance since July 2023.
During an appearance on the Unapologetically Angel podcast, which premiered on October 10, 2024, Kayla opened up about the hate and relentless scrutiny she has faced from a dedicated fanbase constantly comparing her to the Karma singer.
Sharing the emotional toll of such online criticism, Nicole admitted,
“I would be lying if I said that that level of hate and online chaos doesn’t impact me. You could go to my most recent post and it’ll be people debating why I’m worthless and how I’ll never be a talented person… And it’s unfortunate because I’ve never done anything to warrant that kind of backlash”.
Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole first started dating in 2017 after connecting through Instagram DMs. The pair had an on-and-off relationship for over five years before officially calling it quits in 2022.
Fans Slam Kayla Nicole For Emotional Remarks About Travis Kelce
The online community harshly criticized Nicole’s public breakdown. Many netizens urged her to move on, pointing out that it had been some time since she and Kelce split, and they defended his current relationship with Taylor. Some comments on social media read,
“Good grief, had Kelce been dating anyone but Swift, would any of these past GF’s come out of the woodwork? Trying to stay relevant or what?”
“Time to move on…never heard a word from her until he started dating Taylor”.
“It’s been nearly 3 years since they broke up ffs 🤦🏻♀️”
“This is her new identity now apparently: the Ex of Taylor Swift’s boyfriend 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️”
As Kayla Nicole continues to navigate the public fallout from her breakup with Travis Kelce, it’s clear that the online scrutiny and comparisons to his current romance with Swift are taking a toll. Despite the backlash, her candid moments shed light on the emotional challenges of living life in the spotlight.