“I still love my KC people and my KC community so much. But…I have to move forward and everyone has to respect that…that means that they’re no longer inserting me into things that do not involve me,” Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole had said in a conversation with People last year. But who is paying heed to that? After dating for five years, her relationship with Kelce ended in 2022, yet even if she posts about the sky being blue, someone will find a way to drag her ex and his new relationship into the conversation. However, Kayla has moved on.

“I’m good,” she had said in the same conversation. Interestingly, in an appearance on Behind the Likes podcast, she stated that she was done dating professional athletes: “I’ll never say never, but I fully, wholeheartedly believe that I am out of the athlete stage.” Has the extreme attention from the fanbase become too much for Kayla? Doesn’t look like.

Kayla does not seem to be bothered about rampantly connecting her to Kelce still now. Instead, she oozes positivity. “Each move, each high, each low, and each turn is bringing you closer in alignment to your purpose,” she recently shared on IG. The message is loud and clear—she’s not looking back in anger. Rather, despite being single, she has been spreading love.

Cupid’s day just passed—a delight for the lovebirds and a dagger for the brokenhearted. And then there’s one like Kayla, who’s loving her life as a single woman. This Valentine’s Day must’ve been a silent uppercut to all the haters trying to bring her down. Kayla had a beautiful four-word message for all the lucky ones out there: “Happy Love Day, Lovers” with a single heart emoji—maybe just for herself. Ask her what her Mr. Perfect would be like and she has an honest confession.

“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,” Kayla said. And as she puts it, that man might be someone with a sports background. Yes, you read that right! She is done with the athletes, not with the passion for sports. So she would prefer someone who would share that passion.

“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 Laker game; that’s my kind of guy,” she said. Looks like Kayla’s connection to the sporting world will remain. But recently she created quite a stir there on the Super Bowl day.

Kayla was seen on the field, celebrating as green confetti rained down. She even posted about it on IG, writing, “The names on the back of those jerseys, the hurdles they’ve had to overcome, and the pride they must all feel to be talented enough to even make it to a stage like this one. Every player on that field is on a relentless pursuit of greatness, and I think it’s pretty freaking dope we get to witness.” Again, was that anything to do with Travis? Well, we are not dragging, but the internet had something to say, throwing backlash her way.

But at the end of the day, it’s her job as a sports journalist to be there, and Kayla did that straight. In the same post, she congratulated Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and shared a laugh with him. So yes, the Travis and Kayla buzz is long gone. She is focused on her career, repping her wellness brand, Tribe Therepe, and embracing the life she’s built for herself. It’s clear Kayla has stepped into a better, stronger version of herself, thriving in her own lane and leaving the past exactly where it belongs. But what about Travis?

Is Travis Kelce a different man than before?

Yes, the Super Bowl dream is all shattered now. The Chiefs had a really tough time breaking down the Eagles’ defense. Did you see Travis? He literally went catchless in the first half. It was surely one of the most disappointing games since that Tampa Bay loss in ‘21. But if there’s one thing we know about Travis Kelce, it’s that he’s not alone in this. He’s got a life full of love from his family and close ones. Kelce opened up about the defeat on the New Heights podcast, saying, “I come home to an amazing household of family and friends that absolutely love me.” Even though he lost this time, there’s no doubt he’ll bounce back stronger.

But beyond football, Kelce’s life has taken a new turn, and people are noticing. His family, who has seen him through past relationships, believes there’s something different about him now that he’s with Taylor Swift. “They’ve never seen Travis so happy with a girlfriend before,” a source told Page Six. That’s a bold statement, considering he was in a five-year, on-and-off relationship with Kayla Nicole. Yet, here he is, over a year into dating Swift, and it seems like something just clicks this time. Maybe it’s the way they openly support each other, whether it’s Taylor cheering for him at games or Travis flying across the globe to watch her perform.

Even Kelce’s family is all in on this romance. His parents, Donna and Ed, along with his brother Jason, reportedly “adore” Swift and think she’s the “perfect fit for Travis.” The insider added, “They would love to see Taylor and Travis spend their lives together.” But is that next step coming anytime soon? Well, that’s a question only Kelce and Swift can answer.