"This all is harassment at this point": Internet reacts as resurfaced videos show strain between Travis Kelce and ex Kayla Nicole

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Travis Kelce and ex Kayla Nicole at 11th Annual NFL Honors - (Image via Getty)

Videos showing tense moments between Travis Kelce and his ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole have resurfaced online. The clips began trending after Taylor Swift released her new song “Opalite,” which many fans believe includes lyrics about Nicole. In the song, Swift sings about a partner’s ex being “in her phone” while he felt “alone.” Fans connected these lyrics to a viral video where Kelce appeared frustrated with Nicole using her phone, telling her, “Just drink the wine so we can go.”

The timing of the video’s reappearance has sparked heated debates online. Some believe it validates the themes in Swift’s lyrics, while others feel that revisiting moments from a long-past relationship is unnecessary and unfair. The video, which originally appeared years ago, has now gone viral again on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. Travis Kelce has not commented on the video or the lyrics, and Swift has not confirmed who inspired the song.

Nicole, however, has indirectly responded to the renewed attention. She posted messages about “protecting peace” and “showing grace,” which many took as her reaction to the situation. The posts came shortly after fans accused Swift of shading her in the song. Nicole’s posts have sparked both support and criticism online. Many netizens took to X to voice their opinions about the situation.

"She need to sue that lady bc this all is harassment at this point" said a comment on X
"Taylor throwing shots at Kayla tells me that marriage def not lasting." said another comment
"I blame his dumb ass for talking shit about his ex, Kayla, so that he can get sympathy votes from Taylor. Some people create drama in their lives for fun, retaliation, and one of the gfs doesn't know. (Taylor)" remarked a netizen on X
"Some ppl can only get attention by acting negative." remarked another netizen
"If I were Taylor, I’d be jealous of Kayla Nicole too." said another comment

Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole's Relationship timeline and public interest

As per a report on People published on October 4, 2025, Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole dated on and off from 2017 to 2022. Their relationship was often in the public eye due to Kelce’s NFL fame and Nicole’s career as a sports journalist and influencer. They appeared at several public events together before quietly splitting in 2022. Neither of them gave a detailed reason for the breakup.

A year later, in 2023, Travis Kelce began dating Taylor Swift. Their relationship quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity romances of the year. Swift attended several Kansas City Chiefs games, and fans followed every public appearance closely. This renewed interest in Kelce’s past has kept Nicole’s name in headlines.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal