In a recent episode of Angel Reese’s podcast, Kayla Nicole, who was once Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, opened up about her strained relationship with several Kansas City Chiefs’ wives and girlfriends, including her former close friend, Brittany Mahomes. During the Thursday episode, the topic arose when Reese, a rising WNBA star, inquired if Kayla still had friendships with some of the Chiefs’ spouses following her breakup with Kelce in 2022. Her response reflected unease, as she chuckled awkwardly and indicated that those friendships are no longer as strong.
Nicole admitted that she is not as close with the women anymore, stating, “Yes, I was,” when asked if they were friends. She elaborated, “We were cool but we are not as cool as we once were.” The influencer, who began dating Kelce in 2017, described the shift as particularly challenging because of the family-like bonds she once shared with some of these women.
While Nicole did not explicitly name Mahomes, it was clear that their once-tight friendship had deteriorated. Nicole played an important role in Mahomes’ life, even being a bridesmaid at her wedding to Patrick Mahomes in 2022. The two had enjoyed vacations together and shared their lives on social media, with Nicole also connecting closely with Brittany’s brother-in-law, Jackson.
Nicole maintained that she was friendly with the Chiefs’ WAGs even after her split from Kelce. However, as time went on, those connections began to fade. Despite attending Brittany’s surprise birthday party in August 2023, things appeared to sour shortly after, particularly as Mahomes became closer with Taylor Swift, who is now romantically linked to Kelce. Notably, Nicole unfollowed Brittany, Jackson, and Patrick on Instagram in October 2023, a move that drew interest amid speculation about a feud between the former friends.
Addressing this split, Nicole explained she had to make the choice to unfollow Brittany for her own mental well-being. She remarked, “The reality is I know these people in real life, and so I’ve communicated to these people why I’ve had to publicly make the decisions that I made.” She emphasized that their history and friendship hold significant value, though she had to prioritize her own mental health in the fast-paced world they inhabit.
While she insisted that “the love is still there,” it has been nearly a year since the two women were seen together publically, despite both attending the Super Bowl in 2024. The story highlights the complexities of relationships within the celebrity world, especially when personal connections are intertwined with the pressures of a very public life.
