Kayla Nicole has broken her silence on the emotional toll of her highly publicized breakup with Travis Kelce. During her recent appearance on a TV show, she opened up about the challenges of navigating intense public scrutiny and personal doubt, specifically due to the NFL star’s current relationship with Taylor Swift.
Here’s how Nicole is confronting the past and proving her strength in the spotlight.
Kayla Nicole addresses getting trolled over Travis Kelce relationship
The sports presenter recently opened up about her highly publicized breakup with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
On Episode 2 of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 3, Kayla Nicole discussed the emotional toll and ongoing backlash. “Going through a public breakup… it’s been overwhelming,” she shared. “I’ve never experienced anything like it.” The 32-year-old also said she feels reduced to a headline and portrayed by the media as “someone’s ex-girlfriend.”
The former couple, who dated on and off for five years, parted ways in 2022. Since then, Travis Kelce’s high-profile relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift has brought additional scrutiny to Nicole. During the episode, she also opened up about the constant trolling she receives online, saying, “I could post about the sky being blue, and people will have a response about an ex and their new situation.”
Nicole further admitted that despite her admiration for Swift, the relentless comparisons made her question her value as a person and a partner. She described this ongoing negativity as “exhausting.” Kayla Nicole’s participation in Special Forces is part of her effort to rebuild confidence. She also expressed a desire to prove her resilience, saying, “I want to remind myself that I’m capable of doing hard things.”
During a challenge, the sports journalist completed a bungee jump from a 130-foot bridge. Afterward, she broke down in tears, calling the experience “emotionally f—— drained.” Reflecting on her vulnerability, Nicole shared how she was shocked when staff confronted her with a breakup headline.
This isn’t the first time Kayla Nicole has addressed the post-breakup backlash. In October 2024, she appeared on Angel Reese’s Unapologetically Angel podcast to discuss the impact of online hate. “I would be lying if I said that level of hate and chaos didn’t impact me,” she shared. Additionally, Nicole spoke on the I Am Athlete podcast about managing public scrutiny, saying she aimed to handle the situation with grace.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
