At a Glance
- Rising country singer Karley Scott Collins denied rumors she is dating and living with Keith Urban after his divorce from Nicole Kidman.
- Collins posted on Instagram Stories, calling the speculation “absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue.”
- Urban and Kidman finalized their divorce on January 6, 2025, ending a 19-year marriage.
- Why it matters: The public denial clarifies misinformation circulating after Urban’s high-profile split.
Karley Scott Collins is shutting down rumors linking her romantically to Keith Urban. The 26-year-old country artist, who opened for Urban on his 2025 High and Alive World Tour, responded on January 18, 2025, to reports claiming the two are dating and sharing a home.
Collins Rejects Rumors on Social Media
While reposting a screenshot of an article headlined “Keith Urban moved in with Karley Scott Collins? Fresh speculation amid divorce,” Collins wrote on her Instagram Stories:
> “yall, this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and untrue.”
News Of Los Angeles reached out to representatives for both Urban and Collins but did not receive an immediate response.
Timeline of Urban’s Divorce
The rumors surfaced 12 days after Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 6 2025 | Settlement agreement filed with the court |
| Jan. 18 2025 | Collins publicly denies dating rumors |
According to the settlement obtained by News Of Los Angeles, the former couple waived all child and spousal support claims for daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 15. Each party will pay their own legal fees and expenses.
Parenting Agreement Details
The court filing outlines co-parenting expectations:
- Kidman’s home will serve as the primary residence for the children
- Both parents must “behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship”
- Neither may “speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent”
- They must “encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families”
Separation Began Months Earlier
A source previously told News Of Los Angeles that Urban had “quietly set up his own place” before the official split, noting their “lives were moving in different directions.”
> “It felt like the writing was on the wall,” the source said.
Another insider added:
> “It really hasn’t been a secret in their circles that Keith and Nicole have been living separately for a while now. People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable.”
Sources also indicated Kidman tried “to save the marriage.” In a later interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Kidman reflected on navigating hardship:
> “As I get older, I want to be able to share and impart the things I’ve learned. I’ve seen a lot, I’ve experienced a lot, and I’ve survived a lot. I want to pass on some of that knowledge and that wisdom and whatever I’ve learned.
>
> There’s something to knowing that no matter how painful, or how difficult, or how devastating something is, there is a way through. You’re going to have to feel it. You’re not going to be able to numb it. You are going to have to feel it, and it’s going to feel insurmountable at times. You’re going to feel like you’re broken, but if you move gently and slowly – and it can take an enormous amount of time – it does pass.”
Key Takeaways
- Collins’ direct denial ends speculation about her involvement with Urban
- The divorce settlement emphasizes co-parenting cooperation
- Urban and Kidman had been living apart for months before the legal filing
The clarification from Collins ensures fans understand the touring partners maintain a professional relationship only.
