How Kayla Nicole handled awkward encounters with Travis Kelce

Kayla Nicole has been open about where she stands with Travis Kelce following their 2022 split.

During the latest episode of WNBA star Angel Reese's “Unapologetically Angel” podcast, the influencer explained that she and the Chiefs tight end are not communicating due to his “new situation” — he's with Taylor Swift, one of the biggest pop stars in the world , together world – and the limelight that comes with it.

“I'd probably give him a nod, that's about it,” Kayla said when Reese asked her if the exes were cool with each other. “…We've seen each other in public spaces, but I think we're both aware of the nature of his new situation, that there's just no room for us to really communicate or acknowledge each other publicly without it coming to this.” something crazy. So we just keep going.”

From 2017 to 2022, Nicole dated the Chiefs tight end on and off and became close friends with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Both she and Kelce attended their wedding, which took place in Maui, Hawaii in March 2022.

Kayla explained that she learned a lot during their relationship.

“It was great,” she said. “He's a great guy and it was a great time in my life…So many lessons learned.”

Kayla also revealed that she is active on the dating app Raya.

“I said I would never do dating apps and I did it. I was pushed into it… (by) my girlfriend,” she said, adding that she doesn't want to limit herself to just dating athletes.

“I think I've had my fun with the sports world and I'm just like, 'Okay, what more do you have to offer?' … like really sweet and respectful and a family man who wants to settle down,” she said.

Kayla then explained that people didn't date her because of her relationship history.

“I mean, no one has said this to my face, but I think I've had conversations with men – they're definitely intimidated by my dating history, which is unfair because it seems like it's not even all that “Been there,” she said. “It was cool. But it comes with the territory.”

Kelce and Swift, who have been together since last summer, made their relationship public in October 2023.