Did Travis Kelce Cheat on Ex Kayla Nicole — and Is Taylor Swift Next Despite their Engagement?

Kayla Nicole has reignited whispers of alleged infidelity in her past relationship with Travis Kelce—just as his engagement to Taylor Swift dominates headlines. Her measured, nuanced response adds fresh layers to a long-running saga of love, heartbreak, and life under the spotlight.

In a candid and emotional podcast episode aired in April 2025, media personality Kayla Nicole alluded to heartbreak wrought by infidelity, prompting renewed speculation about her past relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.

Neither party directly named the other, yet the timing, coupled with the high-profile nature of Kelce's new romance, was impossible to ignore. Now, with Kelce and Swift engaged, Nicole responds with grace and introspection, emphasising respect for herself and the couple.

Podcast Revelations Respark Infidelity Rumours

In April, on her podcast, The Pre-Game, Kayla Nicole candidly reflected on her experiences with infidelity without naming names. She confessed: 'In my experience, I don't have successful, monogamous relationships without any element of cheating.' This frank admission, she said, stems from the dissonance between the fairytale-style expectations of love and the realities she's endured.

Nicole, 33, and Kelce, 35, had an on-again, off-again relationship stretching from 2017 to 2022. While she stopped short of accusing him directly, the context and timeline inevitably reignited media scrutiny of their split.

Kelce himself previously addressed similar rumours during an earlier breakup in 2020, calling such claims 'fake news ... a lie' and urging critics to 'take all your hatred somewhere else please'.

Taylor Swift Steps into the Spotlight

On 26 August 2025, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, both aged 35, announced their engagement via Instagram, accompanied by romantic garden photography and the cheeky caption: 'Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.'

Their public love story sparked in 2023 when Kelce attempted to connect with Swift at her Eras Tour, and has captivated global audiences ever since.

In response, Kayla Nicole did not dwell on the drama. Instead, she reshared a clip of Tracee Ellis Ross speaking about the difference between fleeting happiness and enduring joy, showing the importance of perspective and inner peace.

She wrote that she aspires to embody joy as described in the book Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough by Kay Warren.

A Poised Pivot

Rather than engaging in the controversy surrounding her ex's romance, Nicole redirected attention to her own priorities. On the same day as the engagement announcement, she celebrated her younger sister Layla's transfer to Langston University, a historically Black college where Layla will play college basketball, urging followers to support the team's fundraising efforts.

Earlier in May 2025, on The Pre-Game, Nicole spoke frankly about feeling flattered by Kelce's new relationship, suggesting that if one's ex chooses someone impressive, 'It makes me look good,' likening it to losing to a championship-calibre team. She emphasised acceptance and grace, urging women to 'give her her flowers' and acknowledge that others deserve love, too.

In her April remarks, Nicole also stressed the importance of honesty in new relationships, naming emotional unavailability and refusal to attend therapy as key red flags. Since parting ways with Kelce in 2022, she has made a concerted effort to protect her well-being, prioritising privacy until she feels secure in her romantic future.

While Nicole's reflections have revived talk of past infidelity, projecting those doubts onto Kelce's future with Swift risks fuelling unfounded narratives, reminding us that repeating rumours can be as damaging as the acts they allege.