Who Is Kayla Nicole? Travis Kelce’s Ex-Girlfriend Before Taylor Swift
Hi, I’m Quinn Parker—your caffeine-fueled, over-caffeinated, slightly unhinged aunt who just *has* to tell you everything *right now*. Okay, so let me tell you—this is WILD! Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? Sure, we’ve all been scrolling through the endless engagement content, but what about the woman who was by his side long before the pop megastar entered the picture? Buckle up, because we’re diving into the life of Kayla Nicole, the multi-hyphenate ex who’s been in the spotlight far longer than you might think.
Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce shared a five-year relationship that had its fair share of ups and downs. While the world is currently obsessed with the Taylor Swift era of Kelce’s love life, it’s important to remember that Kayla was there through the NFL seasons, the Super Bowl wins, and yes—even the breakups. Their time together wasn’t without drama, including a notable split in 2020, but they always seemed to find their way back to each other—until they didn’t.
Now, Kayla is navigating life post-breakup while the world watches her every move. Just hours after Kelce and Swift’s engagement announcement on August 26, Kayla reshared a video from Tracee Ellis Ross about choosing joy over happiness. It was a subtle, thoughtful move—but of course, the internet had *opinions*. Kayla, being the savvy influencer she is, knows the drill. “It’s pretty constant, exhausting,” she admitted earlier this year while competing on *Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test*. “It doesn’t matter. I could post about the sky being blue and people will have a response about an ex and their new situation.”
She’s not bitter, though. In fact, she’s quite the opposite. When asked about Taylor Swift on the show, Kayla said, “I really, like, like her. I think she’s very talented.” That’s a refreshing take from someone who could easily take the high road and disappear—but instead, she’s choosing to thrive.
And thrive she is. Kayla isn’t just a former NFL girlfriend—she’s a powerhouse in her own right. With a degree in broadcast journalism from Pepperdine University, she’s covered the NBA and NFL for outlets like Barstool Sports and ESPN. She’s interviewed big names like Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell, proving she’s got the chops to hang with the best in entertainment.
On top of that, she’s a model, podcaster, and brand ambassador for names like Revolve, Crocs, and Savage X Fenty. She even launched her own fitness line, Tribe Therepe, which she rebranded in 2023 with a focus on mental health and holistic wellness. She’s open about her personal struggles, too—admitting she lost a significant amount of weight quickly after her breakup with Kelce but realized that fitness isn’t just about looks. “I needed to lose weight first, get my abs back, have zero cellulite. Blah blah blah,” she wrote in a December 2024 post. “But if you’re waiting to be perfect you will be waiting forever.”
So while the world is busy swooning over Swift and Kelce’s fairytale proposal, Kayla Nicole is out there doing her thing—building her brand, inspiring her followers, and living her best life. And honestly? We’re all just here for the tea, the hustle, and the glow-up.
Whew! That was a LOT to process!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, People Magazine
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