After years-old posts resurfaced and sparked renewed backlash, social media personality and entrepreneur Kayla Nicole issued a heartfelt public apology. Nicole, who was romantically linked to NFL star Travis Kelce on and off for five years, appeared to deactivate her X account in an effort to put an end to "a cycle of hate" following the "hurtful tweets" that resurfaced last week.
In a post on her Instagram Stories, Nicole said, "I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for the hurtful tweets I posted so many years ago. Seeing them resurface last week has been incredibly difficult, and reading them now, I'm ashamed that I ever thought or spoke that way. They were ignorant, hurtful, and completely wrong."
Nicole then confirmed that she deleted her X account entirely, taking full responsibility for what she posted and expressing her sincere regrets to anyone she may have hurt. She emphasized that her heart, values, and perspective are rooted in empathy, love, and respect for others.
The posts, initially shared in the early 2010s, contained inappropriate language. Nicole's Halloween costume, a recreation of singer Toni Braxton's look from her "He Wasn't Man Enough" music video, also drew attention and speculation that it was a nod to Nicole's past feelings about Kelce. However, Nicole pushed back against this claim.
After parting ways with Nicole, Kelce began dating singer Taylor Swift, who announced their engagement in August. Swift released her latest album, "Life of a Showgirl," last month. The lyrics of one of the songs titled "Opalite" appeared to take a shot at Nicole, but Swift has not publicly addressed discussions surrounding the song's lyrics.
Kelce is in his 13th NFL season, all of which he has spent in Kansas City. The Chiefs were on a bye last week, but the team returns to action Sunday for an AFC West showdown with the Denver Broncos.
