Kayla Nicole, co-host of “I Am Athlete,” and Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, experienced a complex relationship from 2017 until their difficult breakup in May 2023. Following their separation, Travis began dating Taylor Swift in September, while Kayla opted to focus on her sports career and fitness, choosing to remain single. Since their split, the two have not interacted publicly.
During a candid conversation on the “Unapologetically Angele” podcast released Thursday night, Angele Reese, a standout player for the Chicago Sky, took the opportunity to ask about the former couple. “If you guys (Kayla and Travis) got to see each other, you guys are cool or not?” Reese asked. Kayla’s reply was both reflective and insightful.
“I mean, I’ll probably hit him with a head nod if we bump into each other. We’ve encountered each other in public spaces. But we’re both conscious of the nature of his current situation, so there’s really no space for us to communicate or acknowledge one another publicly without it being misconstrued. So, we just move on,” Kayla shared.
Angele Reese praised Kayla’s maturity regarding Travis’s relationship with Swift, expressing, “I loved you guys together,” praising their former relationship fondly.
Importantly, neither Kayla nor Travis has publicly assigned fault for their breakup. Kayla’s remarks imply a mutual lack of hostility. Fans might now be curious whether Travis will address Kayla’s comments on the “New Heights” podcast.
Despite the amicable nature of their separation, the early aftermath was challenging for Kayla. However, she made a deliberate decision to not dwell on the past; instead, she quickly embraced fitness as a way to heal and foster personal growth.
### How did Kayla move on from the breakup?
After the separation, Kayla rekindled her passion for fitness. Angele Reese pointed this out in the podcast, noting how Kayla’s fitness journey has inspired many, including herself. Kayla responded enthusiastically, highlighting her lifelong dedication to staying active.
“I’ve always been a gym girl. I told you I was a gymnast. From the age of 5, I was a competitive gymnast until my junior year of high school. That background motivated my need to be in the gym—it felt like something was missing, and I needed to remain active in some form,” she revealed.
While both Kayla and Travis have moved on, they avoid public interactions because of the significant interest from their fan bases. Recently, Kayla mentioned she has faced some backlash from Taylor Swift’s fans, indicating that both prefer to keep things amicable and focus on their own journeys.
**Image Source:** Kayla Nicole @ Instagram
