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Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend of Travis Kelce, seemingly blocked out the noise of the NFL star's engagement to Taylor Swift Tuesday evening.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his pop star girlfriend set the internet ablaze on Tuesday when they announced they are getting married after a whirlwind two-year romance.
Yet, while the three-time Super Bowl winner's proposal was all social media could talk about, Nicole turned her attention elsewhere.
In her first social media post since the blockbuster news broke the internet, the influencer share her own family news.
The model took to he Instagram story to reveal that her sister, Layla, had made a major college decision.
'My little sister Layla just transferred to Langston University, a HBCU, where she's suiting up for the women's basketball team,' Nicole revealed.
Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend of Travis Kelce, blocked out the noise of his engagement
The Kansas City Chiefs star and Taylor Swift announced the bombshell news on Tuesday
'They're raising funds to support the program this season, and every dollar truly helps these women chase their dreams on and off the court.'
'If you can, tap the link below to donate and show some love to Layla and the LU Lady Lions,' she added, inserting a link to a fundraising page for the Langston women's basketball team.
Kelce and Nicole dated on and off for around five years before eventually deciding to part ways in 2022.
In September 2023, Kelce then went public with Swift when she watched him play against the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
The couple have enjoyed a whirlwind and very public romance since then with Nicole often in the headlines.
Nicole hasn't shied away from discussing her breakup with Kelce, opening up on the mental strain the public split and her ex-boyfriend's new high-profile romance has taken on her.
Last year , Nicole joined WNBA star Angel Reese for an interview during which she made a series of revelations about her and Kelce - including that they cannot speak if they see each other in public due to his new 'situation' with Swift.
She also opened up on the impact abuse from the pop megastar's die-hard legion of fans has had on her in recent months.
In her first social media post since, the influencer share her own family news
Swift shared a series of photographs showing the NFL superstar getting down on one knee
The interview on Reese's show, 'Unapologetically Angel,' sparked heavy backlash from the songstress's loyal fanbase with many telling her to 'get over' her past relationship.
Nicole opened up on the abuse she has received from 'Swifties' on Reese's podcast amid her ex's new high-profile relationship, saying: 'I think the combination of everything is the perfect storm to make you want to disappear from the world entirely,' she told Reese about how much it impacted her.
'Behind closed doors, the hardest part is losing a partner, a best friend, speaking every day to cutting ties. Then you throw in social media.
'I would be lying if I said that that level of hate and online chaos didn't impact me, even to this day. You could go to my most recent posts and people would be debating why I am worthless.
'It is nothing to do with me. I think there is something about that level of fame that attracts crazy people, which is unfortunate because I don't think I have done anything to warrant that kind of backlash.'
She has also previously admitted to a fallout with Kansas City Chiefs WAGs she used to consider friends, including Brittany Mahomes, who was one of the first to congratulate the new happy couple on Tuesday.
Kelce and Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes have long had a strong bond - both on and off the field. In recent years, Swift and the quarterback's wife, Brittany, have grown close too.
Kelce and Nicole dated on and off for around five years before parting ways in 2022
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes led the tributes after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got engaged
And minutes after the stunning announcement on social media, Mahomes celebrated his teammate's news by sharing Swift's post alongside three love hearts.
His wife, Brittany, posted her own tribute. 'Two of the most genuine people meet and fall in love,' she wrote on Instagram. 'Just so happy for these two.'
The Chiefs also reacted to the news with a heartfelt message to the couple. 'Today is a fairytale,' the team wrote alongside a picture of Kelce and Swift celebrating on the field. 'Congrats to Travis and Taylor—we're excited to have you as a permanent member of the Chiefs Kingdom family!'
On Tuesday, Swift shared an selection of pictures showing Kelce down on one knee from her engagement photo shoot. Her Instagram post also included her song 'So High School', which she wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs great. 'Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,' the pop sensation wrote.
