Rising country music star Karley Scott Collins has publicly slammed what she calls "absolutely ridiculous" speculation that she is romantically involved with Keith Urban, following the singer's high-profile divorce from actress Nicole Kidman.
Tour Opener Forced to Address Baseless Gossip
The 26-year-old singer, who opened for the 58-year-old country superstar on his 2025 High and Alive tour, took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to share a screenshot of a headline that read: "Keith Urban moved in with GF Karley Scott Collins? Fresh speculation amid divorce."
"Y’all this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue," Collins wrote alongside the image, adding a laughing emoji for good measure. The swift denial comes as speculation about Urban's personal life has intensified since Kidman initiated divorce proceedings in September 2025, citing irreconcilable differences after 19 years of marriage.
A Divorce Finalised and Rumours Fuelled
The divorce between the Oscar-winning actress and the Grammy-winning musician was finalised earlier this month. Judge Stephanie J. Williams stated that irreconcilable differences had made the continuation of the marriage "impractical and impossible."
Initial reports suggested Kidman was reluctant to separate and had tried to save the marriage, but the decision was ultimately made by Urban. A source told TMZ the couple had been living apart since the start of summer 2025. All financial and custody arrangements were settled on the day of filing.
Under the terms, Kidman will be the primary residential parent for their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. The children will continue to live in Nashville. The settlement also confirms that neither party will pay child or spousal support, and their joint assets will be divided roughly equally.
Previous Rumours Also Swiftly Denied
This is not the first time romance rumours involving Urban have been shut down since his separation. In October 2025, he made headlines for altering the lyrics of his song "The Fighter," originally inspired by Kidman, to include the name of his guitarist, Maggie Baugh.
The viral clip sparked immediate speculation, which was quickly denied by Baugh's friend, singer Alexandra Kay, who stated Baugh was already in a relationship. Baugh's father also dismissed the gossip, clarifying their connection was "more of a musician thing than a dating thing."
The persistent rumours highlight the intense public scrutiny facing both Urban and Kidman as they navigate life after their nearly two-decade union, which was a constant and supportive presence on red carpets worldwide.
