As Taylor Swift’s new friendship with Brittany and Patrick Mahomes continues to grow, there may be tension between the couple and Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.
Nicole, a model and sports media personality, unfollowed Brittany and Patrick, both 28, on Instagram as of Sunday afternoon, amid the rumored relationship between her ex-boyfriend and Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and his wife, however, both still follow Nicole, 31, as of Monday afternoon. Nicole, who dated the Chiefs tight end on and off between 2017 and 2022, also unfollowed Patrick’s brother, Jackson Mahomes, on Instagram.
A representative for Nicole said she had no comment when reached by PEOPLE. On Saturday, Brittany stepped out for dinner in New York City with Swift and friends as speculation continues about her and Kelce’s rumored relationship. The group, which included Blake Lively and Sophie Turner, dined at the Italian restaurant Emilio’s Ballato for over four hours, with Brittany staying until 1 a.m., while Swift left shortly after around 1:30 a.m.
The new pals also watched Sunday’s Chiefs vs. Jets game at MetLife Stadium from the same suite and were spotted chatting in between plays. Over the years, Nicole and Brittany appeared to have a close friendship and regularly attended Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium together, posing for pictures on the sidelines.
The model even accompanied Brittany for pre-wedding festivities before the Mahomeses tied the knot last year — Nicole went wedding dress shopping with Brittany, and was one of the select few to come on her eight-person bachelorette weekend in Feb. 2022. In an Instagram caption from Brittany’s wedding shower, Nicole wrote, “I know I’ve said it a million times but sooooo happy for you @brittanylynne, and thankful we get to share this momentous moment in your life! Love ya girl.”
