Photo: Mark Brown/GettyTravis Kelcemay already be on the “mountaintop,” but he’s taking it up a notch — the Super Bowl-winning tight end is about to hostSaturday Night Live!The Kansas City Chiefs star, 33, announced onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Thursday that he is set to tackle his latest challenge for the March 4 episode.“I was a huge [Chris]Farley, [Will]Ferrell, [Jimmy]Fallonkind of guy growing up, and I used to watchSaturday NIght Livewith my mother and it’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be hostingSNLMarch 4,” Kelce said, as the audience cheered.He then quickly added: “I am so nervous for that, oh my gosh.“The past week has been a flurry of emotions for Kelce, ever since the Chiefs edged the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the big game on Sunday — and as hetook down naysayersand took on his brother,Jason Kelce, in the first-ever sibling Super Bowl matchup.At the end of the game, the brothers hugged at midfield, and on Tuesday, the NFL released audio of the emotional exchange.“Come here,” Jason, 35, said to his teary-eyed younger brother, while going in for a hug. “Good job, Travis. Congratulations.““I love you, big guy,” Travis responded. “I love you, too. Good job,” Jason said. “Go celebrate.“In the post-game press conference, Kelce delved further into his mindset after coming out on top.“There’s nothing you can really say to a loved one in a situation like that,” he said, while fighting back tears after the game. “You joke around all the time and say you want to beat your brother on the biggest stage, but it’s a weird feeling.“On theirNew Heightspodcast earlier this week, the beefy brothers were still teary about the whole experience — especially the high-profile role that their mom,Donna Kelce, played.Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.Ezra Shaw/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“The moment I saw mom is when I got really emotional because man, it was so awesome,” Jason said as his eyes welled up. “It was awesome that she was on top of the world for a week.““She was the heavyweight champ, man,” Travis added, his voice cracking. “She was on top of it, and she shined the whole time, man. That was the coolest part. Mom, you killed it. Dad, you’ve been killing it.“Travis — who displayed ample karaoke chops in a rendition of theBeastie Boys' “Fight For Your Right” while on Fallon — will try to do the same when he hostsSaturday Night Liveon March 4 with musical guestKelsea Ballerini.
Photo: Mark Brown/Getty
Travis Kelcemay already be on the “mountaintop,” but he’s taking it up a notch — the Super Bowl-winning tight end is about to hostSaturday Night Live!The Kansas City Chiefs star, 33, announced onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Thursday that he is set to tackle his latest challenge for the March 4 episode.“I was a huge [Chris]Farley, [Will]Ferrell, [Jimmy]Fallonkind of guy growing up, and I used to watchSaturday NIght Livewith my mother and it’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be hostingSNLMarch 4,” Kelce said, as the audience cheered.He then quickly added: “I am so nervous for that, oh my gosh.“The past week has been a flurry of emotions for Kelce, ever since the Chiefs edged the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the big game on Sunday — and as hetook down naysayersand took on his brother,Jason Kelce, in the first-ever sibling Super Bowl matchup.At the end of the game, the brothers hugged at midfield, and on Tuesday, the NFL released audio of the emotional exchange.“Come here,” Jason, 35, said to his teary-eyed younger brother, while going in for a hug. “Good job, Travis. Congratulations.““I love you, big guy,” Travis responded. “I love you, too. Good job,” Jason said. “Go celebrate.“In the post-game press conference, Kelce delved further into his mindset after coming out on top.“There’s nothing you can really say to a loved one in a situation like that,” he said, while fighting back tears after the game. “You joke around all the time and say you want to beat your brother on the biggest stage, but it’s a weird feeling.“On theirNew Heightspodcast earlier this week, the beefy brothers were still teary about the whole experience — especially the high-profile role that their mom,Donna Kelce, played.Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.Ezra Shaw/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“The moment I saw mom is when I got really emotional because man, it was so awesome,” Jason said as his eyes welled up. “It was awesome that she was on top of the world for a week.““She was the heavyweight champ, man,” Travis added, his voice cracking. “She was on top of it, and she shined the whole time, man. That was the coolest part. Mom, you killed it. Dad, you’ve been killing it.“Travis — who displayed ample karaoke chops in a rendition of theBeastie Boys' “Fight For Your Right” while on Fallon — will try to do the same when he hostsSaturday Night Liveon March 4 with musical guestKelsea Ballerini.
Travis Kelcemay already be on the “mountaintop,” but he’s taking it up a notch — the Super Bowl-winning tight end is about to hostSaturday Night Live!
The Kansas City Chiefs star, 33, announced onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Thursday that he is set to tackle his latest challenge for the March 4 episode.
“I was a huge [Chris]Farley, [Will]Ferrell, [Jimmy]Fallonkind of guy growing up, and I used to watchSaturday NIght Livewith my mother and it’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be hostingSNLMarch 4,” Kelce said, as the audience cheered.
He then quickly added: “I am so nervous for that, oh my gosh.”
The past week has been a flurry of emotions for Kelce, ever since the Chiefs edged the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the big game on Sunday — and as hetook down naysayersand took on his brother,Jason Kelce, in the first-ever sibling Super Bowl matchup.
At the end of the game, the brothers hugged at midfield, and on Tuesday, the NFL released audio of the emotional exchange.
“Come here,” Jason, 35, said to his teary-eyed younger brother, while going in for a hug. “Good job, Travis. Congratulations.”
“I love you, big guy,” Travis responded. “I love you, too. Good job,” Jason said. “Go celebrate.”
In the post-game press conference, Kelce delved further into his mindset after coming out on top.
“There’s nothing you can really say to a loved one in a situation like that,” he said, while fighting back tears after the game. “You joke around all the time and say you want to beat your brother on the biggest stage, but it’s a weird feeling.”
On theirNew Heightspodcast earlier this week, the beefy brothers were still teary about the whole experience — especially the high-profile role that their mom,Donna Kelce, played.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.Ezra Shaw/Getty
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“The moment I saw mom is when I got really emotional because man, it was so awesome,” Jason said as his eyes welled up. “It was awesome that she was on top of the world for a week.”
“She was the heavyweight champ, man,” Travis added, his voice cracking. “She was on top of it, and she shined the whole time, man. That was the coolest part. Mom, you killed it. Dad, you’ve been killing it.”
Travis — who displayed ample karaoke chops in a rendition of theBeastie Boys' “Fight For Your Right” while on Fallon — will try to do the same when he hostsSaturday Night Liveon March 4 with musical guestKelsea Ballerini.
source: people.com
