Kayla Nicole, the fitness influencer and former flame of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, is making waves on social media this weekend. The 32-year-old shared a series of stunning swimsuit photos from her latest getaway, and her followers couldn't help but shower her with praise.
Nicole, who has built a name for herself as a fitness entrepreneur with her brand Tribe Therepe, first gained recognition as a sports journalist. The Pepperdine University alum landed gigs with ESPN and Barstool Sports before hosting the NFL-focused "I Am Athlete Daily" podcast.
Her on-again, off-again relationship with Kelce spanned from 2017 to 2022, during which she was a familiar face at Chiefs games. Even after their split, Nicole has continued to capture attention, often going viral on her own merits.
This week, she did just that by posting a series of swimsuit snapshots that left fans in awe. "Summer looks so good on you queen," one follower commented, while another gushed, "You're THAT girl." A third admirer wrote, "How do I say something without sounding like a fanned out MAN… my god woman."
Nicole has been open about her dating life since her breakup with Kelce. She's made it clear she's likely done dating athletes, but she wouldn't mind being with another public figure. "I would love to just date someone that — I do think that I am attracted to men in positions of power and I also think that those types of men are attracted to me," she once said. "So I would love to date an executive of a record label or a movie producer so that we can go to the sporting events. Let date night be courtside at the Lakers game, that's my kind of guy."
While she's also admitted to being done believing in "real love stories," perhaps her perspective might change. For now, the former sports broadcaster is clearly enjoying her time in the spotlight, and her fans are loving every moment.
Nicole's latest post is just one in a string of viral swimsuit moments from celebrities recently. From Maria Menounos's Greece getaway to Paula Badosa's tennis-themed snap, it seems summer is all about making a splash.
As for Kelce, he's been in the headlines for other reasons, including fan fatigue over his constant media presence. But Nicole is proving she can command attention all on her own.
