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Karley Scott Collins pushed back hard on recent gossip tying her romantically to Keith Urban. She took to social media to call the reports false and aimed to stop the chatter before it spread further.
Collins’ clear rebuttal on Instagram
On Sunday, Collins posted a screenshot of an article suggesting Urban had moved in with her. She labeled the report untrue and scoffed at the speculation. Collins insisted the story was false and accompanied her post with a laughing-cry emoji to underline her disbelief.
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Requests for comment sent to representatives for Collins and Urban went unanswered at the time of reporting. Media outlets awaiting replies have not received confirmation or denial from either camp.
Where the rumors started and why they spread
The gossip picked up speed after news of Urban’s divorce became public earlier this month. Fans connected the dots quickly once Collins’ name surfaced in association with the country star.
- Urban’s divorce from Nicole Kidman was finalized recently.
- Collins toured as a supporting act on Urban’s “High and Alive” tour.
- She released her debut album, Flight Risk, in September 2025.
Her visible friendship with Urban onstage and some warm social media messages gave the story fuel. A few months into the tour, Collins shared a birthday post for Urban. She praised the kindness shown to her and her band and said she felt lucky to call him a friend.
Allegation that Urban moved in — the source and its claims
A UK outlet later published an anonymous tip claiming Urban had taken up residence with Collins. The insider framed the claim around family dynamics, suggesting the situation affected public support for Kidman.
The unnamed source told the press they believed people thought the pair were living together. The account referenced Urban and Kidman’s daughters and suggested those ties explain some visible family behavior, but offered no independent proof.
What the report did and did not show
- No photographic evidence accompanied the moving-in claim.
- The tip came from an unnamed source rather than an official spokesperson.
- Neither Collins nor Urban’s teams verified the allegation.
Tour links and the professional angle
Collins’ relationship with Urban began in a working context. She opened for him on his nationwide tour that launched in Alabama in May 2025.
That stage time gave the two artists many public moments together. Collins’ gratitude posts about the tour made headlines as fans watched a rising artist share the spotlight with a long-established star.
Background: the divorce and earlier rumors
Kidman and Urban were married for 19 years before the split. Rumors about distance in their marriage emerged months earlier, with reports saying the couple had spent time apart over the summer of 2025.
Not long after those reports circulated, Kidman filed for divorce in Tennessee. The separation drew intense media scrutiny, and several speculative stories about Urban’s post-divorce life followed.
Other romance rumors that surfaced
- After the split, Urban was briefly linked to his guitarist, Maggie Baugh.
- Those claims were publicly disputed by people close to the musician.
- As with the Collins story, no official confirmation supported the Baugh rumors.
Public reaction and media momentum
The combination of a high-profile divorce, tour visibility and social media posts created fertile ground for gossip. Fans and tabloids alike searched for signs that would confirm or deny romantic ties.
Collins’ swift public denial tried to halt the narrative. Still, anonymous tips and speculative articles kept the story alive in tabloids and social feeds.
Key timeline at a glance
- May 2025: “High and Alive” tour begins in Alabama; Collins joins as opening act.
- September 2025: Collins releases debut album Flight Risk.
- Late 2025: Reports surface the couple spent time apart; Kidman files for divorce.
- January 2026: Media outlets publish claims that Urban moved in with Collins.
- Shortly after: Collins posts on Instagram denying the romantic link.
