Travis Kelce, the renowned Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Maya Benberry had quite a controversial love story. Their romance began on the set of the 2016 E! reality show, ‘Catching Kelce’, where Travis embarked on a quest to discover his ideal partner. And amongst a pool of potential suitors, he ultimately chose Maya Benberry.
Travis had previously affirmed that he and his chosen partner were still together, albeit not yet discussing engagement or marriage. As the finale episode aired, Maya expressed her contentment to Kentucky.com, indicating that their relationship was flourishing.
“Now we just date in real life…To me and him, it feels like a fresh start,” she said.
But by the end of 2016, their relationship came to an end, bringing their romantic journey to a close after eight months of dating. Subsequently, in May of the following year, Travis’ relationship with Kayla became public knowledge. TMZ reported that the two had been dating for approximately six months.
In a now-deleted tweet captured by The Shade Room, Maya appeared to accuse Travis of infidelity with Kayla. She further alleged that he had texted her in February 2017, claiming to be single.
“When you and your ex broke up five months ago but you find out via social media that he’s supposedly been in another relationship for 6…” Maya allegedly wrote.
The exact reasons behind Travis Kelce’s breakup with Maya Benberry remained a matter of speculation. And only fragments of their story have been visible to the public eye.
After breaking up with Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce is dating Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole gained the limelight in the very beginning due to the Maya Benberry controversy. But their romantic journey came to an end last year itself. After a solid five years of dating, the couple decided to part ways in May 2022.
Many speculations about their breakup with one report claiming that Travis’ frugality played a role in their breakup. Allegedly, the NFL star’s strict adherence to a 50/50 financial arrangement became a bone of contention for Kayla. The rule mandated that every expense, from dinners to vacations, be split equally.
Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend Kayla Nicole Allegedly Broke Up With Him Because He Kept Making Her Pay Half of Everything In The Five Years They Were Dating https://t.co/vT4F9vc41b pic.twitter.com/k888ljtSHn
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However, Kelce refuted these rumors during a recent appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” staunchly denying any financial strain on their relationship. Even Kayla denied those rumors saying it was all “absurd and very false”.
“How crazy is that? Don’t buy into that. We were in a relationship for 5 years. A hundred dollars here and a hundred dollars there wasn’t even thought about, which is ridiculous,” Travis said on the Podcast.
While the exact reasons for their separation remain undisclosed, some unknown issues or differences might have contributed to their decision. Travis Kelce and Kayla have also opted to maintain a tight-lipped stance, leaving their followers and admirers curious for further details. After Nicole, Kelce was briefly linked with singer Megan Thee Stallion. However, he ultimately ended up with someone that not many would have anticipated.
The three-time Super Bowl winner is currently dating pop star Taylor Swift. While Taylor reportedly refused to speak with Kelce during their first meeting at one of her concerts, the two ultimately ended up meeting and as per reports, their relationship is going truly well. Following Kelce’s win at Super Bowl LVIII, Taylor and him took a vacation, and images of them hanging out are spreading like wildfire. So it will be interesting to see where their relationship goes from here.