Kayla's appearance on the podcast made waves as she discussed various topics, including her past relationships and the rumors surrounding her split from Kelce. She also touched on the backlash from Taylor Swift fans, a hot topic given Swift's recent connection to Kelce.
In a candid conversation on "I Am Athlete," Kayla admitted that in hindsight, she might have handled some responses differently or chosen not to answer certain questions. However, she believes she maintained her composure. “I thought I answered the questions to the best of my ability,” Kayla shared. “The public had their interpretation of things — didn’t matter to me.”
But while Kayla stayed unbothered by the criticism, her mother had a different reaction. “My mom calls me, though. And it’s those conversations that matter because she’s offended. She’s hurt by the way people are perceiving her daughter,” Kayla explained. Her mother even suggested that perhaps next time, it would be better to avoid answering certain questions altogether to avoid unnecessary attention.
Reflecting on the situation, Kayla acknowledged that her lack of media training might have played a role in how things unfolded. For her, this has been a learning experience.
In an emotional discussion with former NFL stars Martellus Bennett and Brandon Marshall, Kayla held back tears as they talked about the importance of controlling one's narrative in the media and the responsibilities that come with having a public platform.