Nicole Kidman’s New Beginnings Spark Speculation About Keith Urban’s Next Move

The unfolding chapter in the lives of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman may spark some tension, now that both are venturing into new romantic territories. July 23 marked a significant moment when Nicole Kidman was seen accompanied by Michael Reinstein, a noteworthy equity investor, amid the picturesque scenery of Italy. Their public affection ranged from sharing a balcony view to relaxing intimately on a daybed, basking in the pleasant weather. This encounter reportedly trickled back to Urban, leaving the country music sensation grappling with a whirlwind of emotions.

Despite the formalities of their divorce being finalized, it seems the “Days Go By” artist wasn’t quite prepared to put the past behind him completely. According to a close source’s insights shared with New Idea, the news of his ex-wife’s budding romance hit Urban hard. This new development might just be what he needed to rejuvenate his own love life post-divorce, as the source suggested Urban feels liberated to explore new connections without fearing the implications. “Expect to see Keith making headlines with his own ‘revenge romance,’” hinted the insider (as reported by the Daily Mail).

This isn’t the first time rumors have surfaced about Urban’s hesitance to initiate a new relationship before Kidman did. Another insider labeled their actions as a “cat-and-mouse game,” indicating a silent standoff on who would reveal a new partner first. “Keith has been treading carefully, not wanting to publicly date someone before Nicole did,” a source confided to The National Enquirer on July 28. Before this, rumors had already been buzzing about Urban’s potential interest in dating younger women.

Not long after news broke that Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were getting a divorce, chatter started linking him to other country artists. In November 2025, the Daily Mail reported that Urban was dating singer Karley Scott Collins. A month earlier, Collins had uploaded an Instagram video that showed her performing “We Were Us” on stage alongside Urban. “[I]s this real life? someone pinch me,” she wrote in the caption. The rumored scandalous details about Urban’s new woman caused backlash online, as multiple Instagram users popped up in the comment section to bash Collins. “Face it ! She is a home wrecker!” one wrote.

In the wake of their divorce settlement, the rumor mills began churning with tales linking Urban to Karley Scott Collins, sparking enough frenzy for Collins to set the record straight. To silence the escalating gossip, Collins took to Instagram Stories in January 2026, dismissing headlines claiming, “Keith Urban moved in with GF Karley Scott Collins?” Clarifying the situation, she remarked, “[Y]all, this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue,” as noted by People.

A few months earlier, Urban was romantically linked to guitar player Maggie Baugh, who had gone out on tour with the “You’ll Think of Me” singer. In September 2025, a video posted to Instagram caused backlash as Urban was shown singing a song to Baugh and changing up the lyrics. “When they try to get to you / Maggie I’ll be your guitar player,” Urban sang in a clip Baugh posted. Some took that as evidence that Baugh was the reason Urban and Kidman split. “Sad your leaving your wife for another woman, and younger. Just remember one day pay back, the shoe will be on the other foot,” one follower wrote.