Angel Reese responds to Swiftie backlash following Kayla Nicole’s appearance on her podcast, sparking a social media frenzy that boosts rival Caitlin Clark’s popularity.
BollywoodFever: Angel Reese stirred up controversy with the latest episode of her podcast Unapologetically Angel, featuring special guest Kayla Nicole, ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Nicole’s candid discussion about her past relationship with Kelce, who is now dating Taylor Swift, sparked a strong reaction from Swift’s fanbase.
Swifties accused Reese of using Nicole’s appearance to gain attention, but Reese clapped back on X, stating “Hating pays too,” adding a nail polish emoji to show her indifference to the backlash. Her bold response only fueled the online debate, bringing even more attention to the episode.
The controversy took another turn when fans of Swift resurfaced an old post from Reese’s WNBA rival, Caitlin Clark. Clark’s 2023 post warmly welcomed Swift to the Chiefs fanbase, which led to a surge in Swifties supporting Clark, dubbing themselves part of “Team Clark.”
Eventful Rookie Seasons for Reese and Clark
Both Reese and Clark had notable rookie seasons in the WNBA, despite facing challenges. Reese missed the Chicago Sky’s final six games due to a wrist injury, while Clark’s Indiana Fever exited the playoffs after just two games. Despite these setbacks, both players earned All-Star honors and broke records during their debut seasons.
Looking ahead, Reese is confirmed to participate in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league, launching in January 2025, while Clark’s involvement remains unconfirmed, though her rising fanbase continues to support her.
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