'Heartbreak over and over': Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole redefines self-worth while he steps into Hollywood with Taylor Swift
Kayla Nicole is no longer the girlfriend cheering from the sidelines—she's the main character in her own comeback story. After years of navigating life in the shadow of high-profile athletes like
Travis Kelce
and Iman Shumpert, the model and sports journalist is reclaiming her independence, redefining her dreams, and refusing to shrink herself for love.
From wedding heartbreak to hopeful beginnings
Kayla Nicole recently took to X (formerly Twitter) with a raw and vulnerable post after attending a friend's wedding: 'Went to a friend's wedding yesterday that was so deeply wrapped in love, I left feeling like my brain chemistry had been altered. This is not an exaggeration. Seeing pure unadulterated love like that up close will make you believe in love again.'
It marked a turning point for the media personality, who had previously sworn off dating athletes.
In a candid conversation with People magazine, Nicole opened up: 'Love is one of the best parts of life. I would never close myself off to ever experiencing love again… I would take the risk of heartbreak over and over if that meant that I get to experience love again.'
But there's a clear shift in her standards. Nicole is no longer looking to play supporting cast to someone else's spotlight. 'I would love to date an executive of a record label or a movie producer so that we can go to the sporting events,' she joked.
'Let date night be courtside at the Lakers game—that's my kind of guy.'
While Kayla Nicole builds her empire, Travis
Kelce
grows his IMDb
As Nicole hosts I Am Athlete Daily and expands her wellness brand Tribe Therepe, her ex Travis Kelce is embracing his Hollywood era. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 alongside stars like Bad Bunny and Eminem. Actress Julie Bowen said of Kelce: 'Please, is anybody surprised he's a star? He's always been a star.'
While Kelce trades in touchdown dances for Netflix scenes, Nicole's story is rooted in something deeper: self-reclamation.
She's not looking for a spotlight—she's building one of her own.
Also Read:
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift outrank Patrick and Brittany Mahomes in new athlete-celebrity power ranking
FAQs
1. Why is Kayla Nicole done dating professional athletes?
Kayla Nicole says prioritizing others held her back and now wants to focus on her own dreams and identity.
2. What did Kayla Nicole say about love after her breakup with Travis Kelce?
Kayla Nicole said, 'I would take the risk of heartbreak over and over if that meant that I get to experience love again.'
3. How is Travis Kelce connected to Hollywood and
Taylor Swift
now?
Travis Kelce starring in Happy Gilmore 2 and continues to make headlines with girlfriend Taylor Swift.
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