Who Is Kayla Nicole? Everything to Know About Travis Kelces Ex-Girlfriend

Kayla Nicole was once in the spotlight as Travis Kelce‘s girlfriend, but she made headlines as his ex after rumors swirled in late 2023 that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was dating Taylor Swift — who is now his fiancée — following her appearances at some of his games.Before Taylor, Kayla was a supportive girlfriend, frequently attending Travis’ games and publicly celebrating his success on Instagram.

After their split, Kayla drew attention when she unfollowed her former friend Brittany Mahomes, wife of Travis’ teammate Patrick Mahomes, as well as Patrick’s brother, Jackson Mahomes, on Instagram.The move came just days after Taylor and Brittany were spotted having dinner together and sitting side-by-side at a Chiefs game on October 1, 2023.

While Kayla never publicly addressed the unfollows, many speculated that Travis’ budding romance with Taylor may have played a role.Now 33, Kayla is continuing to make her mark on her own terms.

In her 2025 Halloween post on Instagram, she turned heads by dressing as Toni Braxton from the singer’s 2000 music video “He Wasn’t Man Enough,” captioning her photos, “She’s an icon.She’s a legend.” The post instantly went viral, with fans interpreting it as a subtle but powerful nod to her high-profile past with Travis, and a reminder that Kayla’s confidence and humor remain unmatched.

Find out more about Kayla and her romantic history with Travis below.How Long Were Travis Kelce & Kayla Nicole Together? Travis and Kayla first got together in May 2017.

Throughout their relationship, they walked high-profile red carpets together, including the ESPY Awards and Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.Kayla was also by Travis’ side when he celebrated his 2020 Super Bowl win at the Chiefs victory parade.

However, by the beginning of August 2020, fans noticed the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram.Days later, Travis confirmed that he and Kayla had split.

At the beginning of December ...