Kayla Nicole did not hold back when she joined Angel Reese for a candid conversation about relationships, heartbreak, and the impulsive decisions people sometimes make when emotions run high.
The fitness influencer and sports broadcaster surprised listeners by admitting that the most petty thing she has ever done involved impersonating her ex boyfriend’s new partner in public, a confession that quickly ignited online chatter.
Nicole explained that the incident happened after a breakup that blindsided her.
She said the relationship ended via text message, followed by months of denial from the man before he publicly revealed a new romance with a high profile entertainer. The sudden shift left her devastated, especially because she had uprooted her life to be with him.
“We weren’t in a relationship, but this is probably one of my favorite crazy Kayla stories, because I don’t have that many,” she said.
“But I’m a scorpio, and I have that crazy in me, though. I was dating a guy, and he dumped me through a text message, and he dumped me for this singer actress.
“Dumped me for her. Lied about it for months, then popped out with her and became this public thing. I dressed up as her. I dressed up as that lady for Halloween.”
Although Nicole did not identify the woman, internet users quickly connected the story to singer and actress Teyana Taylor, whose marriage to former NBA player Iman Shumpert was widely publicized at the time.
Photos of Nicole in a costume resembling Taylor‘s look from a famous music video resurfaced, fueling speculation.
When personal pain becomes public spectacle
Nicole described the stunt as a rare lapse into pettiness rather than a defining trait, emphasizing that she typically avoids dramatic behavior.
Still, she acknowledged that the breakup hit hard, particularly because it unfolded publicly after private reassurances.
Her comments also prompted a response from Shumpert, who revealed that Nicole contacted him to apologize after the podcast aired. He appeared unfazed, framing the story as harmless rather than malicious.
“I don’t know why she brought it up, honestly, but me and Kay are good friends,” Shumpert said. “It’s not like a thing where I’m going to be mad at her because she did that. She lowkey was just speaking her truth. It was a funny story, honestly.
“She hit me up, and that’s what I do appreciate about Kay – she hit me up and was like, ‘I’m so sorry. I wasn’t thinking. I’m trying to tell a funny story on the spot. I did not mean to do that.”
A spotlight she did not expect
The revelation comes during a period of heightened attention on Nicole‘s personal life.
As the former partner of NFL star Travis Kelce, she has remained a frequent topic of online discussion, particularly since his high profile relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift.
A recent livestream comment about her past romance triggered criticism from Swift‘s fan base, amplifying scrutiny of her public statements.
Nicole has yet to directly address the backlash, but her willingness to share uncomfortable memories suggests a deliberate effort to be transparent rather than polished.
By recounting the episode with humor, she reframed what could have been perceived as vindictive behavior into a story about vulnerability and emotional missteps.
Ultimately, the moment underscores how easily private experiences can become public narratives once shared on a popular platform.
What began as a personal anecdote about heartbreak evolved into a viral discussion about jealousy, closure, and the complicated ways people cope when relationships end.
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