Why Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriends are WRONG for blabbing about him – Exes never stay silent when the man moves on to bigger and better things | HO

In this clip from “Nightcap with Unc and Ocho,” Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson discuss Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriends dragging him in public after starting his relationship with Taylor Swift. They go deep on how to treat ex-girlfriends and the challenges of moving on from past relationships.

In the midst of a heated discussion, a pause is called for. It’s a moment of reflection, a chance to reconsider the weight of our words, especially when it comes to past relationships. “Hold on, hold on,” the speaker insists, urging restraint before delving deeper into the complexities of love and loss.

“Wait a minute,” they continue, “let’s talk about exes, but with respect.” There’s a recognition here, an acknowledgment that each person brings their own history, their own baggage, into a relationship. “He was this and that before you met him,” they point out, suggesting that we often enter relationships with full awareness of what lies ahead.

The speaker muses on the dynamics of dating certain individuals, whether athletes or those with wealth. They suggest that it’s common knowledge what one signs up for in such partnerships, for better or for worse. Yet, when relationships sour, it’s easy to assign blame, to label the other as “this and that.”

“I ain’t got nothing to say,” they declare firmly. Refusing to dwell on past grievances, they choose to remember the good times instead. Despite the eventual breakup, there were years of happiness, years that shouldn’t be tarnished by the end.

But what about bitterness? What about the temptation to speak ill of exes? The speaker offers insight, suggesting that doing so reflects more on the speaker than the subject. It’s a sign of unresolved emotions, of an inability to move on and find happiness elsewhere.

Breaking up is never easy, they concede, especially when one party isn’t ready to let go. It’s a painful process, filled with memories of investment and sacrifice. Yet, amidst the hurt, there’s a lesson to be learned about managing expectations and understanding human nature.

The conversation turns introspective as they contemplate the fleeting nature of relationships. “Everybody has an expiration date,” they remark, echoing the wisdom passed down by their grandmother. It’s a sobering thought, one that underscores the impermanence of love’s euphoria.

But amidst the uncertainty, there’s a desire to defy fate, to prolong the magic of love beyond its prescribed end. They speak of finding ways to keep relationships fresh, to rediscover that initial spark amidst the monotony of everyday life.

In the end, they acknowledge the ever-changing nature of both themselves and their partners. It’s a reality that can be daunting, yet it’s also what makes love so exhilarating, so unpredictable.

As they wrap up their conversation, they offer a reminder of the fickleness of human emotions. Love, they suggest, can be here today and gone tomorrow, a truth that we must all come to terms with in our pursuit of happiness.

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Travis Kelce’s ex girlfriend posts ‘open letter’ addressing ‘backlash’

As the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce veers from rumored to confirmed, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s ex-girlfriend is speaking out.

Kayla Nicole, an on-air sports journalist, dated Kelce starting in 2017. Kelce revealed news of the couple’s split in a 2023 interview with The Pivot, saying that he’s “in the free market right now.”

“I’m out there just enjoying life, focused on my profession,” he added.

At the time, Kelce put to rest rumors that the two had broken up due to him not spending enough money on her.

“Don’t buy into that s—,” he said. “I would never say that I was supporting her. She had a very financially stable life and what she was doing in her career.”

“But you’ve got to be crazy if you’d think I would never helped or gave her a couple thousand to grab some food or she gave me some money to go get some food,” he added.

“We were in a relationship for five years. A hundred dollars here, a hundred dollars there wasn’t even thought about.”

Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole

Since news of Swift and Kelce’s relationship emerged, Nicole has been the target of harassment about her past relationship, with social media users leaving comments on her Instagram profile including derogatory remarks about her race as well as Kelce’s dating pattern.

Nicole had previously spoken about the consequences of dating interracially. On the “Relations— with Kamie Crawford” podcast in Oct. 2022, Nicole said she experienced harassment from Black men “lashing out” after she posted a picture with Kelce.

Now, Nicole is appearing to speak out about this more recent wave of online hate in an “open letter” she shared on Instagram on Oct. 9. Sitting before a microphone, Nicole said that her message was for “Black women, specifically.”

“It’s always been really important for me to use my platform not to create division but to elevate and unite women — Black women, specifically,” she says in the video.

The on-air sports journalist never mentions Kelce or Swift in the video, but addresses topics like “backlash,” “embarrassment” and “falling in love.”

The omission may be deliberate, as Nicole also says silence can be a response: “You do not have to respond, because there is power in your silence.”

The letter begins as follows: “Dear Black girl: They may call you a traitor for falling in love. You’ll hope the ones closest will protect you. But you’ll quickly find out that people don’t protect what they don’t value.”

The sports journalist then addressed the challenges of being a Black woman, telling her audience they could be seen as “too much, too provocative, too boisterous, too outspoken” and “not successful enough, not wholesome enough, maybe not even intelligent enough.”

“They’ll say you deserve the backlash and embarrassment,” she says. “Because of your Blackness, you should have known better. They’ll even try to tie your value to your net worth. But Black girl, please remember your value lies elsewhere.”

Nicole says value can be found, instead, in a person’s “willingness to forgive,” “resilience” and the way they “love” and “give.”

“And the way you stand up for what means most to you, even though they may never do the same,” she says.

It’s at this moment Nicole appeared to remove herself from the “narrative” and “one-sided journey.”

“But Black girl, respectfully, let me stop you there because you don’t have to participate in this tumultuous, often, one-sided journey,” Nicole says. “Preserve your heart, even when they try to quantify your character and test your boundaries, you do not have to engage. You do not have to respond because there is power in your silence. And you can use that same power to silence the noise and self doubt, silence the voices within that want you to give into this demoralizing and antiquated narrative.”

When “the rage of the world is loud,” Nicole advises in her letter that anyone watching the video focus on God and “your tribe.”

Nicole is vague in the video, but hints at turmoil: “Even though sometimes I, too, ask, ‘why me?’ I’m reminded that this isn’t just about me … My truth, trauma, and vulnerability is a relatable part of the human experience. I know I’m not alone, and I want to make sure that you know that you’re not either.”

The through-line of the video for Nicole seems to be about finding your voice and being able to share your own story.

“When you finally find the strength to speak your truth, it is your voice that will help you,” she says at one point.

“Look, we love, we hurt, we heal, but always remember that your story is yours to tell. And you never know who’s life it may touch because there’s so much power in community and connection,” she later says.

Finally, Nicole advises to lean on “therapy, prayer and community” through trying times, and said to always keep the bigger picture in mind.

“Most importantly, I want you to remember that you are loved, you are valued, you are allowed to take up space, you deserve protection and your feelings, they matter too solely because you’re a Black girl,” Nicole concludes.

Maya Benberry, whom Kelce dated prior to Nicole, recently said on Inside Edition that she had received death threats from Swift fans after alleging he had been unfaithful. Benberry and Kelce dated for eight months after meeting on his dating show “Catching Kelce,” she told Inside Edition.