Travis Kelce Opens Up About Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’: A Hilarious Journey

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and three-time Super Bowl champion, recently shared his candid experiences from hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) on the podcast Bussin’ With The Boys. The NFL star, who made his hosting debut in March 2023, revealed the challenges he faced during the iconic show’s demanding table read.

The Table Read Challenge

Kelce didn’t hold back when discussing the SNL table read, calling it “the hardest f–king part” of the entire experience.

• Pressure to Perform: "I felt like I was just trying to get through the reading instead of actually acting it out," Kelce said, adding, "I was just focused on, ‘Don’t f–king skip this line.’"
• More of an Audio Guy: He humorously claimed that cold-reading scripts was “kind of a f–ked situation” for him, admitting, “I can’t really read that well.”

The table read involves the writers, cast, and host gathering to go through potential sketches for the upcoming episode. While Kelce was excited to hear the writers pitch ideas, the pressure to perform made him feel anxious before the cameras started rolling.

A Surprise Appearance in Season 49

Months after his hosting gig, Kelce made a surprise cameo during the Season 49 premiere of SNL in October 2023. He humorously addressed the NFL’s fixation on his romantic relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.

• Unexpected Cameo: The athlete hadn’t planned to participate in the episode but managed to join in for a last-minute sketch when he and Swift appeared backstage.
• Support for Friends: Kelce mentioned he attended the show to support Ice Spice, who is a friend of Swift. He expressed excitement about meeting Pete Davidson, a longtime favorite of his from his SNL days.

“We showed up to ‘SNL’ having the idea of supporting Ice Spice,” Kelce shared on his New Heights podcast. “I blacked out from excitement and didn’t even remember what I said.”

Upcoming Projects

Travis Kelce continues to expand his television work beyond SNL. He has several credits lined up following his hosting debut:

• Grotesquerie: A 2024 series featuring Kelce.
• Happy Gilmore 2: A cameo in the highly anticipated sequel of the classic Adam Sandler film, set to premiere on Netflix on July 25, 2024.

Conclusion

Travis Kelce’s journey on Saturday Night Live has not only showcased his athletic prowess but also his emerging talents in comedy and entertainment. Despite the challenges of live television and table reads, Kelce’s humor and ability to adapt have endeared him to both fans of the NFL and comedy alike.

For more on Travis Kelce’s adventures, check out his appearances on Bussin’ With The Boys here and don’t miss his upcoming projects including Grotesquerie and Happy Gilmore 2!

Stay tuned for more updates, and follow Kelce’s entertaining journey as he seamlessly blends sports and comedy in the spotlight!