Donna Kelce Appears To Take Direct Shot At Kayla Nicole While Speaking About Travis’ “Past Girlfriends” On ‘Traitors’ [VIDEO]

January 9, 2026, 8:45pm EST 45 • By Arnab Mondal

Donna Kelce’s comments was enough to show love for Swift.

Donna Kelce made a strong first impression on reality TV with a smile and a straight comment. The mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce joined the new season of The Traitor, and she did not shy away from discussing about family or past drama.

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The 73-year-old spoke ahead of the Peacock show, which was filmed in Scotland. When asked which type of contestant she would want to avoid, she did not hesitate. Donna joked that she would stay away from her sons’ enemies. She mentioned players, coaches, and even past girlfriends.

Fans loved it. Many linked her comment to Travis Kelce’s dating history. The Chiefs star dated influencer Kayla Nicole on and off from 2017 to 2022. He later confirmed his relationship with Taylor Swift in September 2023.

Since then, Donna Kelce has been the point of discussion. Many fans now jokingly refer to her as Swift’s future mother-in-law, as Travis and Taylor will get married soon.

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Taylor Swift between Brittany Mahomes and Donna Kelce (Photo via Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Kelce told reporters she would not want to face “some of my sons’ adversaries” on the show. She added, “That could either be on other teams, or it could be coaches, or it could be past girlfriends.” The line was enough.

Jason Kelce has been married to Kylie for seven years, and they have four daughters. That steady family life made people focus even more on Travis’s dating history. Before Kayla Nicole, Travis briefly dated Maya Benberry after his 2016 dating show Catching Kelce.

Nicole later opened up about the breakup on Special Forces. She spoke honestly about how hard it was. “Going through a public breakup, just to be frank, it’s been overwhelming,” she said. “I’m a very confident person, but dealing with trolls or just hate online, I constantly feel like I’m in a state of vulnerability.”

On The Traitors, Donna Kelce embraced a new challenge. Travis and Jason pushed her to do it. “They’re so excited. They’re huge fans,” she said. “I never thought in a million years I would get this chance.”

She said the experience reminded her that new opportunities can come later in life. The game moved fast. The show picked her as a secret traitor. The faithful contestants spotted her quiet play and voted her off early.

Even so, Kelce left proud and emotional. “Playing a traitor was tough, but I gave it my best shot,” she said. “These are happy tears. I get to do this at this point in my life.”

For now, Donna Kelce’s words are enough to show her liking for Swift.