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Simone Biles could post a blurry selfie from a gas station and still cause a social media riot. But when she actually tries, the results are seismic. Fresh off her Safari-chic honeymoon and into Kentucky Derby glam mode, the 7-time Olympic gold medalist is doing laps around the internet. But one thing has remained constant since then, yes, obviously, Jonathan Owens by her side, and also Kayla Nicole aka Travis Kelce‘s ex.
She is practically foaming at the fingertips to fangirl over Biles. What warrants that? Well, her reaction after re-sharing the gymnast’s Derby look post on her IG story with this caption: “Giiiiiirrrlll😫😍.” To be fair, Kayla’s been on Team Simone since February, when Biles dropped that leopard-print bikini photoshoot in South Africa that had Owens (her NFL hubby) writing “My Queen” and the rest of us checking flight prices.
Kayla jumped into the comments with a five-word purr: “I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT! Meeooow.” If subtlety were a sport, Nicole would not be making the podium. But who can blame her? Biles was posing poolside like a Bond girl, living her best life while a male lion stalked her safari ride. The photo dump practically begged for a girl-crush moment.
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Now fast forward to Derby weekend, and Simone’s no caption selfie might as well have been titled “How to Own the Internet in 3 Seconds.” Smoky eyeshadow, winged liner, silk-pressed perfection — it was all there. The comments went full caps lock, fire emojis everywhere, and Nicole wasted zero time tossing her tiara into the fan club circle.
And the fact is that she’s not even trying to hide the fact… Travis, who? This is a new era of girl-powered obsession. But good for her because Kelce and Swift’s romance is hitting the next level, too.
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What’s next on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s cue cards?
Travis Kelce has never been to the Met Gala. Never once suited up for fashion’s Super Bowl. But when the Chiefs tight end popped up in New York City five days before the big night, folks clocked it faster than a pre-snap read.
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Simone Biles' Derby look: A fashion statement or just another day of owning the internet?
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Wearing a white cable-knit sweater with green trim and cream pants, Kelce was spotted filming an ad for American Eagle. Just another day at the office? Maybe. But first, this year’s Met Gala theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” You can’t help but wonder if No. 87 is finally trading cleats for couture. Then the timing of the ad. Kelce bailed on both the Kentucky Derby and Miami’s Formula 1 Grand Prix. Events he usually attends. That, paired with his close friendship with LeBron James, an honorary Met Gala co-chair this year, only poured more fuel.
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Then came the social media tea. Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds amid swirling rumors of tension between Swift and longtime BFF Blake Lively. Add in the fact that Travis and Taylor have been MIA since the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss, and suddenly, silence speaks volumes. As for Swift? The Met hasn’t seen her since 2016. That year brought her platinum bob, a seating chart shocker with Tom Hiddleston, and the eventual kickoff to her “Reputation” era. She hasn’t confirmed anything for 2025. But then again, she never does.
Page Six reports she’s “simply enjoying some alone time with Travis and being under the radar for a little bit.” Yet Google’s search rankings say otherwise—she’s still the most-searched Met Gala name heading into the big night. It all lines up for her perfect return with the boyfriend who’s never been to one.
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Simone Biles' Derby look: A fashion statement or just another day of owning the internet?