Sophia Michaels
Travis Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, was in a high-profile relationship with Kayla Nicole for five years, starting in 2017 after she reached out via Instagram. Despite several breakups and reconciliations throughout their relationship, Nicole appears to still be feeling the effects of their final split.
The first major split took place in 2020 amid rumors of cheating, which Kelce publicly denied. “This is fake news… a lie… and not why Kayla and I broke up,” he tweeted at the time. They reconciled later in 2020, but by May 2022, their relationship ended again — reportedly for good. Kelce dismissed rumors about financial disagreements, stating Nicole was already financially stable on her own. Now, as Kelce moves forward with Taylor Swift, Nicole’s reflections on their breakup reveal she might not be over him yet.
Special Forces season three reveals Kayla Nicole is still hurting post-split
Kayla Nicole recently appeared on Season 3 of “Special Forces,” a tough Fox reality show that challenges celebrities in demanding physical and mental tasks. In a promotional clip for the upcoming season, she candidly shared her emotional struggles following her breakup. “Going through a public breakup, it’s been overwhelming,” she confided, revealing not only her tears but that her ex is Travis Kelce.
This vulnerable moment contrasts with her typical approach to discussing her breakup, in which she generally avoids directly mentioning Kelce while focusing on her career and mental health advocacy. This revelation is bound to intensify interest in Kelce and Swift’s relationship, especially as Nicole has expressed dissatisfaction with the hostility she faces from fans of the pop star.
Kayla Nicole may have moved forward, but she hasn’t fully moved on
Kayla Nicole’s emotional revelations have sparked renewed curiosity about her healing journey after her relationship with Kelce. Following their public breakup, she distanced herself from their mutual friends and has focused on her professional growth. Nicole has relaunched her fitness brand and is emphasizing the importance of mental health in her work.
Although her efforts seemed to indicate she was moving on, her recent vulnerable moment on “Special Forces” reveals the ongoing pain she still feels. Dealing with the aftermath of a breakup in the spotlight, especially while Kelce remains in the media’s eye due to his new relationship with Swift, is evidently more complicated than she had portrayed. Her candidness on the show shows that she still carries the emotional burden of their split.
