Travis Kelceex girlfriend Kayla Nicolehas revealed she continues to endure online harassment stemming from the Kansas City Chiefs' high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
Kayla, who dated Kelso from 2017 to 2022, said the online feud began after the NFL star was seen in public with the Bad Blood singer in September 2023.
Despite their breakup, Kayla Nicole has remained in the spotlight for her relationship with “mega-superstar” Travis Kelce.
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Kayla Nicole Makes 'Special Forces' Confession Honorable Mention
During a recent episode of Special Forces: World's Toughest Trial, Nicole opened up about the issues of a public divorce.
“To be honest, going through a public breakup has been overwhelming,” she admitted. “I've never experienced anything like it.”
Nicole shared that it would be sloppy to be seen as “someone's ex-girlfriend”. “I get a lot of, like, sh-t because (Kelce) is dating such a superstar,” she added.
Despite the negativity, she was quick to compliment Swift, saying she “liked” her and thought she was “very talented.”
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Constant harassment online
Critics have attacked her appearance, accused her of seeking approval and criticized her for the way she presents herself online. One user wrote in one of her posts, “Why are you looking for so much validation when you post like this?” while another commented: “Not all men want to see skin on their future wife on social media.”
Responding to one particularly harsh troll on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Nicole repeated a sarcastic comment about her appearance, writing: “YOU WILL NEVER MAKE ME LOVE ME. Hang uppppppppp bookmaker.
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Kayla Nicole Fallout with Brittany Mahomes
Brittany has been seen hanging out with Swift a lot, attending games together and even going on a double date with the Kelsea-Swift couple. Brittany and Kayla were once close friends, and Kayla even served as a bridesmaid at Mahomes' March 2022 wedding.
However, following and disliking previous posts on Instagram has shocked many fans.
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Kayla Nicole addresses the backlash
“Keep your heart even when they try to define your character and test your limits,” she wrote. “You don't have to answer. Because there is power in your silence.”
Ahead of the April 2024 release of Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Nicole once again took to social media to address the relentless trolling. “I'm fine. Mind my business. Never respond to the constant vitriol,” she wrote.
“Solid as they come, and don't expect it either. Just know that everyone has a breaking point and they would like you (because you know exactly who you are) to leave me alone,” Nicole added.
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So far, neither Travis Kelce nor Taylor Swift have publicly addressed the remarks or harassment directed at Kayla Nicole.
In Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce
In July 2023, Kelce attended Swift's Era Tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium. Hoping to get in touch with the singer, he tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it. By September 2023, Swift began attending Kelce football games, sparking dating rumors. The two were soon spotted together at various events, including post-match celebrations, confirming their relationship.
The couple made their official debut in October 2023, attending the “Saturday Night Live” afterparty together. Photographed holding hands, Swift and Kelce became the subject of widespread media attention.
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Throughout 2024, Swift and Kelce continued to support each other's careers. Swift was a regular at Chiefs games and was often seen cheering with Kelce's family and friends. Kelce responded by appearing at Swift's concerts and public events. Of course, the Swifties went wild as their relationship continued to blossom.
As the couple's relationship deepened, engagement rumors began to circulate. in January 2025, Kelce discussed wedding seasons on her podcast, revealing a preference for summer weddings. This comment only fueled speculation about their possible future together.
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