Does Kayla Nicole miss being in Taylor Swift's place as Travis Kelce's girlfriend?

Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend of Travis Kelce, continues to capture attention, even as her former relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end fades into the background amidst his romance with pop star Taylor Swift.

Though it's been two years since their breakup after a six-year on-and-off relationship, Nicole remains very much in the public eye. With Valentine's Day approaching, fans are still curious about her love life, but it seems she's not quite ready to reveal anything about her romantic status.

Recently, Nicole took to Instagram, posting a cryptic story that quickly caught people's attention. When asked "WYD?"-a common text asking what someone's up to-her reply was simple yet telling: two emojis, a balloon and a pushpin.

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The response seemed to send a clear message that she's not interested in any romantic advances. Some have drawn comparisons to the dating show Pop the Balloon or Find Love, where contestants pop a balloon if they're not interested in the other person. It's clear Nicole has mastered the art of politely rejecting advances.

Nicole isn't timid

Last week, Nicole shared another playful post on Instagram after her nail artist inquired about her Valentine's Day plans. Nicole jokingly responded.

"Don't piss me off," further fueling speculation that she is not focused on dating post-breakup with Kelce.

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Nicole has been open about the challenges of going through a public breakup, calling it overwhelming.

"Going through a public breakup, just to be frank, it's been overwhelming. I've never experienced anything like it."

Yet, she appears to be channeling her energy into personal growth and career development. She's currently competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test on Fox, where she recently shared her admiration for Taylor Swift.Nicole called Swift "very talented" and acknowledged that Swift's influence has led her to reflect on her own worth as a person and a partner.

On the reality competition, Nicole has also spoken about her desire to break free from the label of being Kelce's ex.

"I feel like if I complete this [show], it'll be a massive impact for myself," she stated, indicating her goal to be recognized for her own achievements, not just her past relationship.

Nicole also took a reflective moment on the show to talk about her past relationship with Kelce. While she never directly named him, she referred to him as the "husband" she thought she would have.

"There's a part of me that wishes I was addressing this farewell to my husband and kids too. I always thought at this point in my life that I would have that tribe," she shared, revealing her past hopes and the deep emotional bond she had during their time together.

Though Nicole has stayed quiet about her dating life, she's not hiding from the spotlight. Instead, she's focusing on her personal journey, growth, and making a name for herself on her own terms.