Kayla Nicole gets emotional as she opens up about 'public breakup' with Travis Kelce on 'Special Forces'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kayla Nicole is set to discuss the emotional fallout of her highly publicized breakup with NFL star Travis Kelce in the upcoming third season of 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test'.
In a preview of the Fox series, Nicole is seen wiping away tears, sharing the challenges of navigating life post-breakup as she said, "Going through a public breakup, it's been overwhelming."
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In another scene of the show, a fellow contestant asked about her ex-boyfriend, and Nicole quietly confirmed Travis Kelce's name, referencing the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
Kayla Nicole faces scrutiny after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's romance
Kayla Nicole, a sports commentator and influencer, has been facing online negativity since Travis Kelce, 35, began dating pop superstar Taylor Swift, 34, in September 2023.
During an October appearance on Angel Reese's 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast, Nicole candidly discussed the backlash.
"I would be lying if I said that that level of hate and just, like, online chaos didn't impact me—it does. Even to this day," she admitted.
Nicole shared that the online criticism often centers around unfounded debates about her worth and career.
"You can go to my most recent post and it will be people debating each other why I am worthless and I'll never be a talented person," she said, adding that she has never done anything to warrant such hostility.
Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce's five-year relationship in the spotlight
Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce's relationship began in 2017 after the NFL star connected with her on Instagram.
The pair dated on and off for five years before they officially split in early 2023.
Despite rumors that their breakup stemmed from financial disagreements, Kelce dismissed the speculation during an interview on 'The Pivot Podcast' as he said, "Don’t buy into that s**t."
Since the breakup, Nicole has taken steps to distance herself from Kelce’s inner circle, including unfollowing friends Brittany and Patrick Mahomes on Instagram, according to People.
Kayla Nicole is moving forward on 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test'
Kayla Nicole joins other high-profile contestants, including Denise Richards and Brody Jenner, on 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test', a reality competition, which challenges celebrities with grueling physical and mental tasks.
Sharing a trailer video of the show on Instagram on November 16, Nicole captioned, "So, I did a thing. An insanely terrifying yet deeply empowering thing."
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On Wednesday, January 8, Season 3 of 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' premieres at 8.00 pm ET on Fox.
