Fact Check: Did Kayla Nicole accuse Taylor Swift of befriending her to get close to Travis Kelce?
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Following the wedding of singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, a rumor began circulating on social media claiming YouTuber Kayla Nicole accused Swift of befriending her to get close to her former boyfriend, Kelce.
The viral claim quickly gained attention across social media, with a video allegedly showing Nicole making the accusation on a podcast. Here's a closer look at where the rumor originated and whether there is any evidence to support it.
Claim: Kayla Nicole accused Taylor Swift of using their friendship to pursue Travis Kelce
The claim surfaced on X in the form of a video appearing to show Nicole speaking on a podcast. The post alleged that Nicole said she warned Swift to stay away from Kelce because she was trying to get close to him before eventually pursuing a relationship with him.
The video was accompanied by the caption, "Kayla Nicole breaks down claiming Taylor Swift befriended her just to get close to her ex Travis Kelce, saying she kept inviting him to parties and asking about him until she eventually stole him from her."
"She only became my friend to get to him. Then she took him," Nicole allegedly said.
The claim drew mixed reactions from online users. While many appeared to believe the allegation, others questioned its authenticity, prompting a fact-check.
Fact Check: Kayla Nicole made no such allegation against Taylor Swift
The claim is false. There are no verified interviews, podcast appearances, television segments, or social media posts in which Kayla Nicole made the alleged remarks about Taylor Swift.
Additionally, the video attached to the viral post does not show Nicole discussing either Swift or Kelce.
Instead, an unrelated clip appears to have been paired with fabricated captions to make the false claim seem authentic, a tactic commonly used in misleading social media posts.
A Google search for both the claim and the alleged quote also produced no credible reporting from established entertainment news outlets.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Kayla Nicole have faced similar viral rumors before
This is not the first time Swift, Kelce, and Nicole have been the subjects of misleading social media claims.
Since Swift and Kelce's relationship became public, online users have repeatedly circulated edited videos, fabricated quotes, and recycled rumors involving the trio to generate engagement.
Nicole has publicly discussed moving on after the end of her relationship with Kelce and navigating public attention. However, she has never claimed that Taylor Swift befriended her as part of an effort to pursue the Kansas City Chiefs star.
