Former NFL star Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole has set social media ablaze with her controversial new dating preferences. The model and media personality recently declared she's officially moving on from dating professional athletes and has set her sights on a different type of sports figure entirely.
From Players to Owners: Kayla's New Dating Standards
During a recent podcast appearance that quickly went viral, Kayla Nicole made her position crystal clear about her future romantic prospects. She stated she no longer wants to date professional athletes but would consider dating the people who actually own sports teams.
"I keep saying I don't want to date any more athletes, but I'm down to date the owners of the teams," Nicole revealed during the conversation. She didn't stop there, adding her perspective on modern dating standards by commenting that "the bar is really in hell these days."
Social Media Explodes With Reactions
As soon as the clip from the podcast began circulating online, social media platforms became battlegrounds of opinions. Fans, critics, and neutral observers all jumped into the debate about Nicole's new dating "rules."
Some social media users accused her of being primarily interested in wealth and status, pointing to her past high-profile relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as evidence. Others defended her position, arguing that after experiencing very public relationships with athletes that ultimately didn't work out, she has every right to reassess what she wants in a partner.
The discussion reached another level when Tony Durant, brother of NBA superstar Kevin Durant, decided to weigh in with his own perspective. Tony didn't hold back his thoughts, commenting directly on the situation with a warning that read: "Don't do it scrap they ain't worth it lol."
Character Over Career: Kayla's True Priorities
Despite the controversy and mixed reactions, Kayla Nicole remains firm in her updated approach to dating. While her comments about team owners grabbed headlines, she emphasized that her true focus has shifted toward more substantial qualities in a potential partner.
In her own words, she clarified her actual priorities: "They need to have a job, can we start there? I'm more invested in people's character and personality. All the detailed physical descriptors and career rules go out the window."
This clarification suggests that while her comment about team owners might have been partly in jest, her fundamental desire for a partner with strong character and genuine personality remains serious and non-negotiable.
The podcast host she appeared with even joked about having connections to a sports team, but Nicole made it clear she's shifting her dating priorities toward what really matters in a long-term relationship rather than superficial traits or career status alone.
Kayla Nicole's journey through very public relationships has clearly shaped her current perspective on love and partnership. Her willingness to speak openly about her evolving standards demonstrates a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to pursue it, regardless of public opinion or social media backlash.
