Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole shows love to another NFL player

Model and media personality Kayla Nicole praises Jalen Hurts’ wife at the 2025 Met Gala, reigniting buzz around her NFL connections

Travis Kelce’s former girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, has once again found herself at the center of NFL-related buzz-but this time, it’s not due to anything Kelce did.

The media personality and fitness influencer recently took to social media to compliment Bryonna Burrows, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, after the couple’s standout appearance at the 2025 Met Gala.

While the comment was brief, it didn’t go unnoticed. Nicole simply wrote, “Gorgeous,” under a photo showcasing Burrows’ Met Gala look, a statement that set off another round of fan speculation and media attention.

At this year’s Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” Jalen Hurts and Bryonna Burrows drew significant attention for their impeccable fashion choices.

Hurts wore a custom black velvet double-breasted Burberry suit with subtle floral embroidery and a beret, while Burrows turned heads in a floor-length maroon sheer gown with beaded fringe and silver accents. The couple’s refined, coordinated outfits earned praise from fashion critics and fans alike.

Among those applauding the look was Kayla Nicole, who chimed in with her “Gorgeous” remark under a social media post featuring Burrows.

For some, it was a small moment of admiration. For others, it was a headline-worthy interaction, particularly given Nicole’s past links to another NFL superstar.

Nicole previously dated Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on and off for several years before their final split in 2022.

Though she’s since distanced herself from the relationship in public interviews, any move she makes involving NFL figures still gets amplified in the spotlight.

Navigating fame and NFL ties
This isn’t the first time Nicole has shown admiration for Jalen Hurts. In a previous social media interaction, she made a light-hearted comment about Hurts’ looks, which prompted backlash from some fans.

She later clarified her intent, saying, “I got in so much trouble for that… and I was joking!”

Nicole’s latest gesture seems to steer clear of that controversy by focusing her praise on Hurts’ wife rather than Hurts himself. However, it still drew renewed interest from both supporters and critics who closely follow her interactions in the sports world.

While some view her comment as a genuine show of support among women, others speculate whether Nicole is still navigating the shadows of her high-profile breakup with Kelce. Still, the public reaction may say more about how female figures linked to male athletes are scrutinized than about Nicole’s actual intentions.

In an age where a single word can trend online, Nicole’s compliment serves as a reminder of the powerful intersection between celebrity, sports, and social media.