Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole accused of using AI for apology as internet detectives break down every word

Kayla Nicole seems to never escape the storm that follows her name online. The former longtime girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is once again pulled into a new wave of backlash, and this time the conversation is not only about what she said years ago.

It is also about how she chose to respond now. What began as a resurfacing of decade-old tweets has turned into a much louder debate about authenticity, accountability, and the growing suspicion around the use of artificial intelligence in public apologies.The SportsRush reported that some online users accused Nicole of using ChatGPT or another AI tool to craft her apology for her old offensive tweets. That accusation has created a second controversy, with people now questioning whether her regret was genuine or written by a machine.

Claims of AI-made apology fuel new backlash against Kayla Nicole

The situation first ignited when users dug up tweets Nicole posted between 2010 and 2014, long before she became a public figure. Those posts contained racial remarks, homophobic language, and stereotypes aimed at Asian and Indian communities. As screenshots began circulating at high speed across social media, Nicole took down her X account and later addressed the issue on Instagram. In her statement, she wrote that she was "ashamed" of her past language and stressed that her current beliefs "are rooted in love, respect, and empathy.

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Her apology was expected to settle the matter, but instead it sparked more frustration. Some users copied her message into online AI-detection tools, which labeled it as “100% AI-generated.” According to The SportsRush, this result encouraged critics to argue that Nicole relied on ChatGPT to form her apology. The allegation quickly became louder than the apology itself as many claimed the tone felt calculated rather than heartfelt.For some people, the possibility of an AI-written apology suggested that she did not hold true remorse. They viewed it as an attempt to escape accountability through polished language.Others pushed back, saying that AI accusations felt like an unnecessary distraction. They argued that using detection tools to delegitimize her apology only added noise to an already tense situation. Instead, they believe that the focus should remain on acknowledging harm, understanding growth, and recognizing that people can evolve from the mistakes they made in their past.More NFL coverage“We're on to Wake Forest": Bill Belichick ends days of speculation with a blunt message addressing rumors tying him to the Giants coaching job"Walking ticking time bomb of dysfunction": Cam Newton sounds alarm on Eagles turmoil, suggesting A.J. Brown’s comments reveal a collapsing foundation