Kayla Nicole Faces Fan Backlash Over Super Bowl Ad Targeting Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Kayla Nicole, the former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has drawn significant criticism from fans following her appearance in a Super Bowl advertisement that seemed to take aim at Kelce and his fiancée, global pop sensation Taylor Swift. The commercial, which aired during the high-profile sporting event, has sparked widespread debate about celebrity relationships and public feuds.
Controversial Super Bowl Commercial Features Celebrity Exes
The advertisement in question was created for the fantasy sports application Sleeper, featuring comedian Tiffany Haddish and NBA basketball star Ben Simmons. In the commercial, the duo promote a fictional business called 'Simmons and Haddish' that claims to assist individuals who have been 'ex-communicated' following high-profile celebrity breakups.
'Have you or someone you know been injured emotionally in a high-profile relationship? It's very common,' stated Haddish, aged forty-six, during the advertisement. Simmons, twenty-eight, added, 'Are your exes subbing you in commercials?' This line appeared to reference his own former relationship with reality television star Kendall Jenner, who herself appeared in a separate Super Bowl advertisement for Fanatics that joked about the infamous 'Kardashian Kurse' conspiracy theory.
Nicole's Specific Targeting of Kelce and Swift
While the advertisement featured several celebrity exes, including Ace Greene from Love Island USA and former Migos rapper Offset, Nicole's segment specifically targeted Kelce and Swift. The commercial identified her by name and described her as the 'Ex of a certain NFL player,' leaving little doubt about the intended subject.
In the advertisement, Simmons joked that he would help Nicole move past Kelce 'Swiftly,' an unmistakable reference to Taylor Swift. Nicole responded, 'Don't get me started on these two,' before rating the fictional service. 'They've got no idea what they're doing. At all,' she remarked dismissively.
Later in the commercial, Nicole stated, 'Simmons & Haddish promised me that they could put an end to this whole 'ex-girlfriend' fiasco quickly.' Simmons interjected, 'That doesn't sound right.' After Nicole suggested alternative synonyms for quick, including 'Rapidly' and 'Pronto,' Simmons replied, 'I said swiftly, why is that so hard to remember?'
Fan Reactions and Criticism
Nicole and Kelce dated for approximately five years before ending their relationship in May 2022. Later that same year, Kelce began his highly publicised romance with Taylor Swift. Fans who viewed the Super Bowl advertisement have expressed frustration with Nicole's apparent inability to move forward from a relationship that concluded nearly four years ago.
One Swift supporter posted on social media platform X, 'This is so sad. Sad her family, friends, and so called team aren't telling her shes bat shit crazy and knock this crap off. She needs a job. A nine-to-five. I hear Kohls is hiring!' Another commenter added, 'I’m convinced she doesn’t have any friends cuz my friends wouldn’t let me crash out like this after four years.' A third user questioned, 'Don’t you think it’s way past time to move on?'
History of Subtle Digs and Musical Responses
This is not the first instance where Nicole has made subtle references to her former relationship. She has frequently delivered veiled criticisms of Kelce's new romance with Swift, which has prompted the pop star to respond through her music. On Swift's most recent album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' fans have speculated that the track 'Opalite' contains lyrics directed at Nicole.
'You couldn't understand it, why you felt alone / You were in it for real, she was in her phone and you were just a pose,' Swift sings on the song. She continues, 'And don't we try to love love? We give it all we got / You finally left the table, and what a simple thought / You're starving 'til you're not.' These lines are widely interpreted as addressing the ongoing public narrative surrounding Nicole's comments about the relationship.
The Super Bowl advertisement has reignited discussions about celebrity breakups, public feuds, and the appropriate boundaries for former partners. While some viewers found the commercial humorous, many others have criticised Nicole for perpetuating a narrative that they believe should have concluded years ago. The incident highlights the complex dynamics of high-profile relationships and the challenges of moving forward in the public eye.
