Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, has found herself in the center of a social media firestorm following her latest appearance on Angel Reese’s “Unapologetically Angel” podcast. During the episode, Nicole opened up about her past relationships, took some swipes at Taylor Swift fans, and shared a personal story that has sparked major backlash online.
One of the more controversial moments came when Nicole commented about dating dynamics, suggesting that she was “too pretty” to split a bill with a man. This remark was immediately met with criticism across social media, with users accusing her of being entitled and out of touch.
However, it was a different story that truly ignited the outrage. Nicole revealed a bizarre incident from her past, recounting how she dressed up as one of her ex-boyfriend’s famous girlfriends for Halloween to get back at him after he dumped her via text.
“So I was dating a guy, and he dumped me through a text message,” Nicole began. “He dumped me for this singer/actress who was famous at the time. He lied about it for months, then popped out with her, and it became this public thing where everyone was like, ‘Oh my God, we love them.’ So, for Halloween that year, I dressed up as her.”
While Nicole didn’t name the ex in question, it didn’t take long for fans to connect the dots. Many concluded that Nicole was referring to former NBA player Iman Shumpert and his now-estranged wife, singer and actress Teyana Taylor. Nicole’s story led to widespread speculation online, as fans resurfaced photos of Nicole’s Halloween costume, which seemed to mimic Taylor’s iconic look.
The internet buzz quickly reached Taylor, who took to social media to fire back at Nicole’s comments. In a scathing response, Taylor slammed Nicole for what she perceived as hypocrisy and unnecessary drama.
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“She pulled the black card when it came to Taylor Swift, but in the same circle, turned around and tried to bully the Black woman that was married to the man she claimed ‘dumped her’ for me,” Taylor wrote. “Dressing up like me for what??”
Taylor’s clapback resonated with her followers, and the comments quickly gained traction, with many supporting the singer’s stance and criticizing Nicole for dredging up old drama. Some fans felt that Nicole was attempting to victimize herself while shading Taylor, who had no involvement in the alleged breakup.
As the fallout continued to unfold, Nicole’s remarks on the podcast and Taylor’s response sparked a larger conversation about how public figures use their platforms to air grievances from past relationships. While Nicole’s appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast was intended to be lighthearted and empowering, the result has been a wave of backlash from those who see her comments as petty and unnecessarily inflammatory.
Nicole, who had previously dated Travis Kelce on and off from 2017 to 2022, is no stranger to public scrutiny, particularly after Kelce’s high-profile romance with Taylor Swift made headlines in 2023.
However, her latest revelations have seemingly struck a nerve with both Taylor and social media users, who were quick to call her out for the perceived pettiness of her Halloween stunt.
Whether Nicole responds to Taylor’s criticism remains to be seen, but for now, she finds herself in the midst of yet another controversy that’s lighting up the internet. With both Taylor and Nicole’s names trending, it’s clear that this is far from over, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this unfolding drama.
