Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Maya Benberry has branded the NFL player a “narcissist and a cheater” – while revealing she received death threats from Taylor Swift’s “angry fans” after she decided to speak out about their budding romance.
In an upcoming interview with Inside Edition, Maya opened up about what it was really like dating the Kansas City Chiefs tight end — while also emphasizing that despite her criticism of Travis, 33, she has no hard feelings toward Taylor, 33.
This came after the 31-year-old reality star spoke to about her former boyfriend’s alleged relationship with Taylor – and warned the pop star to be aware of his past as she had been seen dating him at home and at football games with his family.
After accusing the athlete of “hypocrisy” in an interview with , she has now called Travis out again for “cheating” in the past, noting that it will come back to haunt him in every relationship he has .
Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Maya Benberry has branded the NFL player a “narcissist and cheater.”
This comes after Travis and singer Taylor Swift confirmed dating rumors after they were pictured together after the NFL tight end game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday
Maya told Inside Edition that she really thought she was going to marry the football player, adding that she even has a “key to his penthouse” and he often spends time with her parents.
However, she soon realized that he was a “cheating narcissist” who didn’t want to “change.”
She said, “Certain traits don’t change in men.” I feel like Travis is a narcissist. “Most narcissists don’t change.”
She has also claimed that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end cheated on her. However, Travis has denied these claims and accused her of “trying to give her 15 minutes of fame.”
Maya told Inside Edition: “As the saying goes, once a cheater, always a cheater.”
The reality star, who first met the football player when she was a contestant on the E! was. reality show called Catching Kelce – said she found out he was “cheating” on “social media.”
And she pushes back against claims that she’s trying to get attention by telling her version of events.
She told the outlet that she brought the fraud allegations to light five years ago and that there have been no denials.
In an upcoming interview with Inside Edition, Maya opened up about what it was really like dating the Kansas City Chiefs tight end
After accusing the athlete of “hypocrisy” in an interview with , she has now called Travis out again for “cheating” in the past
“I’m offended because when I raised the allegations of cheating five years ago and talked about us being together for eight months, his camp, his team and even himself, he didn’t say anything about it.”
“Now, five years later, you’re laughing and I feel like you’re mocking me.”
When it came to her ex’s new relationship with Taylor, Maya said she didn’t think it was the real deal.
She noted that because Travis “talks to the media a lot,” it makes him question how “real” the two’s feelings for each other are.
Maya also revealed how the singer’s budding romance with her ex has affected her life – and explained that she has received “death threats” from “angry fans” who accuse Over of trying to ruin their relationship.
She explained: “Swifties are aggressive, very negative, very hypocritical.” “It’s really crazy to me that someone who I find positive and really nice has such a negative and angry fan base.”
Despite her concerns about the athlete, she wants the world to know that she is not “jealous or bitter” when it comes to the singer.
“I wanted the public to know that I’m not jealous or bitter about Taylor.” “She’s beautiful, she’s successful, we’re on two different paths,” she said, before pointing the finger at the athlete.
She added, “My problem is more with Travis.” Now, [he’s] I try to make myself a bitter person, a liar, or a delusional person. And I’m the furthest thing from that.’
Maya’s interview with Inside Edition will air on September 28th.
This came after she accused him of “hypocrisy” and hit back at his claim that she made false accusations about his alleged infidelity during their brief romance.
This came after she denied claims that she had made false accusations about his cheating
On Twitter on Wednesday, Benberry defiantly defended her right to speak about her experiences during her relationship with the Super Bowl champion
The reality star made headlines after speaking to about her former boyfriend’s alleged new relationship with Taylor – and warned the singer to be aware of his past behavior.
Shortly afterward, a source close to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end told TMZ that he denied claims that Travis had cheated on her, calling her comments a “poor excuse for someone to try and give her 15 minutes of fame.”
Maya defiantly defended her right to speak about her experience with the Super Bowl champions in 2016.
“It’s crazy how this man has been doing interviews and podcasts about the show for YEARS, but when I make a comment about it, I’m wrong?” she wrote on Twitter.
“The hypocrisy is real.” If he can talk about his experiences, why can’t I?
Explaining her decision to speak out, she continued on Instagram: “I was asked about my relationship and I spoke about it because I can. “It’s my life and I can talk about it whenever I want.
“Everything I’ve said now about my experience is what I said then, after we broke up.” So my narrative hasn’t changed and won’t change.
“If I’m asked about infidelity, I won’t hide my experiences. “You don’t have to like my answer, but the truth is the truth.”
Addressing the athlete’s denial, she later asked: “So which is it: 8 months?” 3 months? 1 month? none,” alluding to her claim that his relationship with Kayla Nicole overlapped with hers.
“I could have sworn that the purpose of a PR team is to have a consistent narrative, but what do I know?” she continued.
Maya and Travis dated for several months after leaving his E! had won! Dating reality series Catching Kelce in 2016, where 50 women from 50 states vied for the NFL player’s love and affection.
However, they soon split and the reality star accused the Super Bowl champion of cheating on her in a series of now-deleted tweets as he began his next relationship with sportscaster Kayla Nicole.
Benberry spoke exclusively to about her ex’s headline-making link-up with superstar singer Swift, warning: “Once a cheater, always a cheater.”
She dated the Kansas City Chiefs player for several months after she left his E! had won. Dating reality series Catching Kelce in 2016
However, they soon broke up and the reality star accused the Super Bowl champion of cheating on her
She said: “Taylor seems like such a fun girl with a wonderful mind so I wish her good luck, but I wouldn’t be a girl’s girl if I didn’t advise her to be smart!”
“I’m sure she’s now mastered the ability to recognize who is really there for her – and who is just taking advantage of her.”
The marketing and brand consulting expert continued: “I can only hope that she acts as a teacher in this situation and not as a student.”
Maya, who also works as a life coach, said she could only give advice based on “the man I knew he was when we met,” adding: “Only time will tell But as the saying always goes, once you’re a cheater, you’re always a cheater.’
She only dated Travis for a few months after the show ended before they went their separate ways.
Maya appeared to criticize his new romance with Nicole, claiming there was overlap in their relationship.
“It’s crazy how this man has been doing interviews and podcasts about the show for YEARS but when I make a comment on it I’m wrong?” she tweeted
“When you and your ex broke up five months ago but you found out via social media that he had supposedly been in another relationship for six months…” she reportedly wrote at the time.
Travis, who dated Nicole on and off between 2017 and 2022, never spoke publicly about Maya’s claims. He also faced allegations of infidelity during a brief split from Nicole in 2020.
“This is fake news…a lie…and not the reason Kayla and I broke up…Please take all your hate elsewhere,” he said at the time.
Now Travis seems to have moved on with Taylor. Speaking on his New Heights podcast about her appearance at his game on Sunday, the NFL star admitted: “She looked great, everyone was talking about her in a great light… Thanks to Taylor for coming through and saw me rock the stage.” .’
Maya issued a warning to Taylor, suggesting the star should remain vigilant given her budding romance with the NFL star
He added: “I’m enjoying life and I really enjoyed this weekend. “So if it continues, I think I’ll have to frame it that way when I talk about sport and say ‘good now.’
Talk of their romance began when Travis revealed on the show New Heights, which he co-hosts with his brother and fellow NFL star Jason, 35, that he had hoped to get Swift’s attention at her KC concert with a friendship bracelet to attract attention with his phone number.
Unfortunately, she had left the stadium before he could bring it to her, but she found out about it after the conversation went public.
As speculation grew, his brother Jason – who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles – further fueled the flames during an interview on Audacy’s 94WIP Midday Show.
The Eagles center told the hosts, “I don’t really know much about Travis’ love life. “I try to run his business like it’s his own business and stay out of that world.”
He then added: “Still, man, I think they’re doing great and I think it’s all 100 percent true and I hope this thing is a big success – no, I’m kidding, I don’t know.” , what happens.” .’
Maya told exclusively: “I wouldn’t be a girl if I didn’t advise her to BE SMART!!! … I can only hope that she comes out of this situation as a teacher and not a student.”
Taylor sat with Travis Kelce’s mother Donna to cheer him on during the Kansas City Chiefs NFL game on Sunday
Shortly after, Travis addressed romance rumors that had been circulating between him and Swift during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show.
The moderator brought up the speculation “that the whole world is currently talking about.”
The professional NFL star admitted to McAfee, “It’s life, baby. ‘I threw him out there, I threw the ball in their court.’
Apparently his invitation worked, as the Bad Blood hitmaker could be seen coming into play as the Kansas City Chiefs battled the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
She happily cheered on her rumored boyfriend as she joined his mother Donna in the stands in a special VIP area.
The Grammy winner wore a red and white ensemble to show her support for the recent Super Bowl champion and appeared to be having a lot of fun with Travis’ mother as they cheered and cheered on the team and tight end.
The couple then left the stadium together in their vintage convertible and spent time at a private afterparty at the Prime Social Rooftop in Kansas City.
On Tuesday, the “Look What You Made Me Do” singer touched down on the East Coast and flew to New Jersey on a private jet after her whirlwind weekend.
Any relationship between the two busy professionals has to be long-distance.
The Bad Blood hitmaker was spotted entering the game while hanging out in Kelce’s box at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
The two then left the stadium together in his vintage convertible and spent the time at a private afterparty as Prime Social Rooftop in Kansas City
The Grammy winner is scheduled to continue performing more shows on the South American leg of her Eras tour through November 26th.
She is expected to travel to Asia, Australia and Europe from February 2024, with scheduled dates through August.
Travis and the Chiefs will play weekly games through at least Jan. 7 and, if the season goes well, could be in contention for another Super Bowl victory in February.
Taylor is currently enjoying a break from her Eras tour after a whirlwind few months traveling across America and the UK, with a South American leg coming up in November.
Interestingly, the first date – November 9th in Buenos Aires, Argentina – is the exact week Travis will be away from the NFL during the Chiefs’ bye week.
This has opened up the possibility that if their relationship continues in a month, he might be willing to travel to South America with his new lover.