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Before Travis Kelce became one of the most talked-about names in pop culture, his on-again, off-again relationship with Kayla Nicole was already in the public eye. Their breakup sparked widespread speculation, especially after Kelce later began dating Taylor Swift.
So why did Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole really break up? Let’s find out.
Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole began dating in 2017 after connecting on social media. Over the next several years, their relationship went through multiple breakups and reconciliations, making it one of the most closely followed NFL-celebrity pairings.
Key moments include:
According to multiple reports, the breakup was not caused by cheating or a single dramatic incident. Instead, it stemmed from long-term differences in expectations, particularly around commitment, lifestyle, and the future.
#TravisKelce's ex-girlfriend is still struggling with the fallout of their relationship … with #KaylaNicole breaking down in tears as she talked about their split on a new TV show. pic.twitter.com/xRZ5w3JEUO
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 28, 2024
Sources close to the couple stated that:
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the breakup involved marriage and finances.
Several reports suggested that:
However, Kelce later publicly addressed speculation that money played a role.
“Going through a public breakup, it’s been overwhelming.” — Kayla Nicole in the Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test preview, acknowledging the emotional impact of the split and public scrutiny.
“God, I think that put things in full perspective… little tweets and the headlines could mean nothing to me…” — Nicole reflecting on online backlash and putting life in perspective during media coverage of her breakup.
“I was heartbroken and devastated…” — Kayla Nicole on how she felt after the breakup and being portrayed in headlines
During a podcast appearance, Kelce made it clear that financial issues were not the reason, stating that claims he was unwilling to pay or support Kayla were false.
“Don’t buy into that s*… I would never say that I was supporting her. She had a very financially stable life…”** — Travis Kelce dismissing rumors that finances caused the breakup on The Pivot Podcast.
“We were in a relationship for five years. A hundred dollars here and a hundred dollars there wasn’t even thought about…” — Kelce on how financial rumors were ridiculous in the context of their long relationship.
No. Multiple outlets confirm that Taylor Swift was not involved in the breakup.
Kelce and Nicole had already ended their...
