Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Enjoys Family Time After Bikini Drama

Kayla Nicole, the former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, found herself under fire after sharing a striking bikini photo on Instagram over the weekend!

The post quickly sparked controversy among her followers, leading to a wave of criticism and concern.

In the now-viral Instagram post, Nicole, 32, known for her stunning looks and fitness-driven content, shared a series of beachside photos that showcased her toned physique. Wearing a white bikini and a chic Chanel headscarf, she effortlessly posed by the water's edge. However, it wasn't her fashion choices or enviable figure that caught the attention of her followers -- it was the starfish she held in one of the images.

While Nicole's post garnered thousands of likes, many fans took to the comments to express their disapproval of her handling of the starfish.

"Kayla ilysm but I am passionate about not picking up the starfish. The oil/chemicals on your skin can be harmful to them and when you take them out of the water they're literally suffocating," one follower pointed out.

Another echoed similar sentiments, adding, "You do realize when you take the starfish out of the water it was suffocating right? But good pics. Just bad for the starfish."

The backlash highlights a growing awareness and concern for marine life conservation, particularly on social media, where influencers' actions are scrutinized by millions.

Amid the online criticism, Nicole didn't directly respond to the comments about the starfish. Instead, she shifted focus to her family, sharing heartwarming photos of a bike ride with her loved ones. The series of snaps, which appeared to be taken on the West Coast, featured Nicole enjoying a sunny day outdoors with her family members.

"If you're fortunate enough to still have your Grandparents around, tell them you love them today," she wrote in her Instagram Story, a poignant reminder of the importance of family.

As Nicole dealt with the backlash on social media, her ex-boyfriend was busy with his preseason duties. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made his preseason debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, where the Chiefs faced a 26-13 loss. Kelce, a key player for the team, recorded one catch for seven yards during the game.

Meanwhile, Kelce's family found themselves embroiled in a separate controversy involving rapper Kanye West. The football tight end's father, Ed, took to Facebook to criticize the musician over a new song that references Travis and Taylor Swift, Kelce's current girlfriend.

Ed's post, which labeled the situation as "Mental illness on full display," was a pointed remark seemingly directed at West's struggles with bipolar disorder. The comment comes years after the rapper famously interrupted Swift's 2009 MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech, a moment that has lingered in pop culture memory.