Nicole, the sports journalist previously linked to Kansas City Chiefs’ star Travis Kelce, has faced a wave of criticism after discussing their past relationship.
On her podcast, The Pre-Game, Nicole addressed the backlash directly, stating she isn’t concerned about so-called “cancel culture.”
As she put it, “Cancel me? Please. Nobody’s got that kind of power over me.” Still, she acknowledged the personal impact, admitting, “I’m sensitive. I get triggered. I want to set the record straight.”
Kelce and Taylor Swift recently went public with their engagement, sharing photos that quickly flooded social media.
Not long after, Nicole posted a workout video with the caption, “The goal? A back that says stop f–king playing with me,” which many interpreted as a pointed response to the engagement news.
Nicole noted she used to avoid addressing controversy, hoping it would pass quietly. Now, she’s more proactive about shaping the narrative: “I’m just trying to talk about my actual life, not rehash drama for clout. I’m a person, deal with it.”
Earlier in the year, Nicole described Kelce’s new relationship as a “compliment,” likening it to sports: “If you’re gonna lose, at least lose to the best. Go do your thing, make me look good.”
She also pointed out the reputational risk if an ex-partner moves on with someone uninspiring, saying, “Now you look dumb, he looks dumb, the whole squad looks dumb, and everyone’s side-eyeing your taste.”