Travis Kelceit’s the ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicolehas gone viral again for a recent comment she apparently made about her past relationship with the NFL star.
Nicole blamed “compatibility issues” as the reason they didn’t work out, saying Kelce was the “right fit.” She was previously criticized by fans over a Super Bowl ad that appeared to attack Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift.
Meanwhile, the power couple are reportedly planning their wedding, with the Chiefs tight end recently revealing their reception will feature a lot of alcohol.
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Kayla Nicole said Travis Kelce was the ‘right person, wrong time’
Kayla Nicole made headlines for her recent reflection on her failed relationship with football star Travis Kelce, nearly four years after their split.
The podcaster made a viral appearance during a TikTok livestream with “Love Island” Ace Greene, where she was asked the reason she and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end haven’t worked out.
“Who knows? It could be compatibility issues, right person, wrong time,” she replied, according to the Every dayEmail.
She was then asked when her last relationship was, to which she replied: “Probably three years ago now. It’s been a long time.”
Reports suggest that the couple started dating around 2017 after connecting through Instagram, and dated for five years until they eventually ended their relationship in 2022.
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About 18 months later, Kelce’s whirlwind romance with Taylor Swift began.
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The influencer was roasted on social media for her recent remarks
Nicole’s latest comments about Kelce have since gone viral on social media, sparking various reactions from netizens on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
A viral clip slammed Nicole for saying Kelce was the “right person” months after she threw shade at her with a Halloween video in which she performed Toni Braxton’s song, “He Wasn’t Man Enough.”
“Tell me you can’t move on without telling me you can’t move on. Meanwhile, Travis and Taylor are living their lives and minding their own business,” one person wrote of the media personality’s comment.
Another said: “This doesn’t make sense. She talked down to him and sometimes seemed bored being around him. She just now thinks he was the right person!”
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A third person joked: “At this point Travis needs to make sure his safety is still looking out for him.”
“Right person, wrong time, because she knew she had a good man, but she wasn’t mature enough to be in a relationship,” a fourth TikTok user commented.
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Kayla Nicole was criticized for throwing a jab at Travis Kelce in a Super Bowl commercial
Nicole has been heavily criticized for her continued comments about her broken relationship with Kelce, with fans accusing her of always referencing it in order to stay relevant.
She recently sparked backlash when she appeared to overshadow him in a 2026 Super Bowl ad for the Sleeper brand.
As reported The explosionin the ad, comedian Tiffany Haddish and NBA star Ben Simmons, who were promoting their business “Simmons and Haddish,” presented themselves as a team that helps people get “excommunicated” from their exes after a celebrity breakup.
Nicole, who was named in the ad and referred to as “a certain NFL player’s ex,” said Simmons and Haddish promised her they could “put an end to this whole ‘ex-girlfriend’ fiasco quickly,” referring to her past relationship with Kelce.
However, Simmons chimed in: “That doesn’t sound right,” before Nicole suggested, “Quickly.”
The basketball star insisted he never used the adjective before correcting her, saying, “I said quickly, why is that so hard to remember?” appearing to refer to Kelce’s fiancée, Swift.
Many critics, particularly Swifties, took to social media to call her out over the perceived shade.
“I’m convinced she has no friends because my friends wouldn’t let me fall apart like this after 4 years,” someone wrote.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are planning their wedding, but are in no rush
Meanwhile, Kelce and Swift’s relationship has blossomed since they met and they got engaged in August last year.
Their two mothers, Donna and Andrea, were seen spending time together while attending the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday (January 25).
They are reportedly planning their wedding, which is reportedly taking place this summer in Rhode Island. However, the couple is slowing down and in no rush, especially as Kelce looks to figure out his NFL future.
“When it comes to planning a wedding, nothing feels rushed or one-sided,” a close source said. PeopleReview. “They’re both equally involved and enthusiastic, and it’s not something either one does alone. They approach this as a partnership, discussing things together and enjoying the process in a way that feels natural to them.”
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Travis Kelce’s NFL future appears to be a priority for them
Not much is known about the event as Kelce and Swift have remained tight-lipped about it. Kelce’s future appears to have taken center stage after having a disappointing season with the Chiefs.
“They’re not even halfway through the guest list,” a source told Rob Shuter’s #Shutterscoop. “Right now it’s more about spending time together than working on spreadsheets.”
“Travis is still wondering if he will play next year,” another source said. “They don’t want to worry about a wedding when there’s so much else going on.”
However, the football star revealed the reception would feature plenty of Garage Beer, the alcoholic beverage he co-owns with his brother Jason.
