Ssocial media influencer Kayla Nicole is back in the spotlight, not for her glamorous posts or previous relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, but for her curious reaction when asked about the recent burglary of Kelce’s home. The incident, which occurred while Kelce was playing a “Monday Night Football” game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, resulted in losing $100,000 worth of jewelry, his first Super Bowl jersey, and $20,000 in cash. However, it was Nicole’s subtle response to the news that sent social media into a frenzy.

The strange moment caught on camera

When the paparazzi approached Nicole to ask about her thoughts on the break-in, her reaction was anything but unexpected. The influencer chose not to respond verbally, instead offering a smile before slipping into her car. The brief moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, leaving fans divided and debating whether her response was cold or just plain awkward.

“She needs a PR manager because she should have kept her face blank and kept it moving. Smiling and laughing shows people what kind of person she is,” one social media user harshly criticized. Another fan echoed similar sentiments, stating: “The fact that she smiles is so evil and mean…Karma her it will hit. hard soon.”

Is Taylor Swift to blame for rising tensions?

This is not the first time that Nicole’s name has been dragged into the orbit of Travis Kelce’s new romance with global pop sensation Taylor Swift. During an interview on the Unapologetically Angel podcast, Nicole subtly hinted that Kelce and Swift’s relationship may have played a role in their current lack of communication. “Let’s not talk anymore… and that’s not really my choice,” she shared, hinting that Swift’s presence may have disrupted his previous friendships with the wives of other Kansas City Chiefs players.

Despite the criticism, some fans came to Nicole’s defense, arguing that her smile was a sign of discomfort rather than malice. “She doesn’t laugh at being hacked; she laughs at the ridiculousness of the question.” one user clarified. Others urged the public to let her get on with her life, with one commenter stating: “Coming from a Swiftie, leave this girl alone and let her live.”

The subtle tension between Nicole, Kelce and Swift continues to grab headlines as fans speculate if Nicole’s recent behavior reflects lingering bitterness or simply exhaustion to be thrown into the public eye.

Is there more to the story?

As the drama unfolds, many are left wondering if Nicole’s reaction was a simple misstep or a glimpse into deeper, unresolved feelings. With Kelce and Swift’s love story showing no signs of slowing downit looks like Nicole may be struggling to shake off the shadow of her past with the NFL star.

Whether intentional or not, Kayla Nicole’s response definitely reignited the conversation about her past with Travis Kelceleaving fans and critics alike eagerly waiting to see how this love triangle continues to unfold.