Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 4, 2025 · Entertainment

Kayla Nicole Claps Back at Taylor Swift: The Drama Unfolds!

Travis Kelce ¿s ex Kayla Nicole appears to have clapped back at Taylor Swift after fans claimed the pop superstar took a not-so-subtle shot at her on the new album The Life of a Showgirl; (pictured September 2025)

SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: TAYLOR SWIFT'S NEW ALBUM TAKES AIM AT TRAVIS KELCE'S EX, KAYLA NICOLE

The drama is heating up in Hollywood, folks! Taylor Swift's highly anticipated new album, "The Life of a Showgirl", has left fans buzzing with speculation that she's taken a not-so-subtle shot at Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. And the best part? Kayla didn't take it lying down!

For those who may be new to this drama-filled saga, here's a quick rundown: Travis Kelce, the 36-year-old NFL star, dated Kayla Nicole on and off for five years until their messy breakup in 2022. Since then, Nicole has been open about her decision to move on from dating athletes and focus on finding love with someone in the entertainment industry.

The buzz erupted online after listeners speculated that Swift, 35, was referencing Nicole in the track Opalite ¿ a song she¿s admitted is about Kelce, 36, whom Nicole dated on and off for five years until 2022; (pictured 2020)

But Swift's new album seems to have reignited the flames of controversy. Fans were quick to pick up on lyrics from one of the tracks, "Opalite", which many believe is a thinly veiled reference to Nicole's phone addiction during her relationship with Kelce. The lyrics go like this: "You couldn't understand it, why you felt alone / You were in it for real, she was in her phone / And you were just a pose."

Needless to say, fans were convinced that Swift was dissing Nicole, and they took to social media to express their thoughts. But what's even more interesting is how Kayla Nicole chose to respond.

In a clever move, Nicole shared a throwback clip from "America's Next Top Model" featuring contestant Eva Marcille. When asked by Tyra Banks how she compares herself to other girls, Marcille responds with a sassy attitude: "I don't compare myself to other girls. I'm Eva. I'm no comparison to anyone else." Nicole's subtle nod to this quote was all it took for fans to realize that she wasn't taking the bait.

Lyrics like, 'You couldn¿t understand it, why you felt alone / You were in it for real, she was in her phone / And you were just a pose,' were quickly pegged as a dig at Nicole, who Kelce once publicly scolded for constantly being on her phone; (pictured 2024)

But that's not all - in an Instagram Story post on Friday, Nicole shared a bold meme that read: "And when God give you ball, BALL." The clear message? She's calling out Swift and her team for allegedly dissing her behind closed doors. Talk about shade!

As we dug deeper into the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's new album, we discovered that it's not just Kayla Nicole who was on the receiving end of a scathing critique from the pop star. It appears that another celebrity, none other than British singer-songwriter Charlie XCX, also got a mention in one of the tracks.

But what really caught our attention was Swift's recent interview with BBC Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. When asked about her plans for future tours, Swift candidly admitted that she doesn't have the "itch" to hit the road again just yet. And it's not because she's lost interest in performing - quite the opposite! The singer confessed that she wants to maintain the same level of excellence and excitement as her record-breaking Eras Tour, which raked in over $2 billion in revenue.

Kayla fired back subtly but clearly on Instagram on Saturday by sharing a throwback clip from America¿s Next Top Model showing contestant Eva Marcille being compared to other girls

"I'm gonna be really honest with you," Swift said. "Like, I am so tired when I think about doing it again because I would want to do it really, really well again." We can't blame her - the woman has been touring non-stop for years!

But what's even more fascinating is Swift's approach to songwriting in recent years. In an interview with [TheScholarlyNote.com], she revealed that her lyrics have become less personal than they once were. "I am open about things [in the songs] but in recent years I have a different perspective and like storytelling at a little bit of a distance, so it isn't like doing a complete autopsy of myself," she explained.

We can't wait to see what's next for Taylor Swift - and whether Kayla Nicole will continue to fire back with her witty comebacks. Stay tuned, folks!

In the footage, host Tyra Banks asks, 'How do you compare yourself to other girls out there?'

She also shared a Friday Instagram Story meme that read, 'And when God give you ball, BALL': The bold post, a clear nod to courage and audacity, seemed like a confident clapback to anyone following the Swift-Kelce drama

Taylor announced her engagement to NFL star Kelce in late August

This comes after claims Swift does not plan to tour again anytime soon; seen in May 2024