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Social media personality and entrepreneur Kayla Nicole issued a public apology after years-old posts resurfaced and sparked renewed backlash.
Nicole, who was romantically linked to NFL star Travis Kelce on and off for five years, appeared to deactivate her X account after the “hurtful tweets” resurfaced last week.
“I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for the hurtful tweets I posted so many years ago,” a remorseful Nicole said Thursday in a post on her Instagram Stories. “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.”
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Travis Kelce and girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, arrive to the NFL Honors show at the YouTube Theater on Feb. 10, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Nicole then confirmed that she deleted her X account in an effort to put an end to “a cycle of hate.”
“The woman I am today would never use those words or express those kinds of views. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how cruel and harmful online hate can be, and I would never want to add to that world of pain in any form. I have since deleted those tweets and my X account entirely, because I refuse to keep that energy alive or contribute to a cycle of hate.
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“I take full responsibility for what I posted, and I’m truly sorry to anyone I may have hurt. My heart, values, and perspective are completely rooted in empathy, love, and respect for others. I can’t change the past, but I will continue showing through my actions who I’ve become and what I stand for today.”
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole arrive for the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theatre on July 18, 2018; Los Angeles, California. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
The posts were initially shared in the early 2010s and 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.
The costume choice led some to speculate it was a nod to Nicole’s past feelings about Kelce, a claim she pushed back against.
After parting ways with Nicole, Kelce began dating singer Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August. (TheStewartofNY/GC Images)
In August, the couple announced their engagement. 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.
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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. The team returns to action Sunday for an AFC West showdown with the Denver Broncos.
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