Travis Kelce, a Super Bowl champion and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is venturing into a new career path as a host on the upcoming Amazon Prime competition series Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity. The 34-year-old football player is impressing people with his hosting skills and has been filming several episodes back-to-back in Los Angeles. Kelce has been photographed with his girlfriend Taylor Swift and brother Jason Kelce during his off hours and is expected to continue production on the show next week. The decision to try his hand at hosting happened before Kelce started dating Swift, who is supportive of his latest endeavor.
Kelce, who previously starred in his own reality series Catching Kelce and hosts a podcast with his brother, has signed a deal to host Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity. The show is a reboot of the popular series Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, which initially aired on Fox from 2007 to 2009 with Jeff Foxworthy as host. Kelce’s profile was raised significantly after going public with his relationship with Swift in September 2023, but the hosting deal was signed before that, and he is now working to fine-tune the show and his hosting skills.
Despite exploring new career opportunities, Kelce is not ready to retire from the NFL just yet. He expressed in a January press conference that he has no reason to hang up his jersey and that he still loves playing football and experiencing success. While he is keeping busy in the off-season and filming the new show, Kelce is also finding time to spend with Swift, with the couple planning to attend the Coachella music festival together later in the month.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity will feature contestants competing against three celebrities in trivia questions, adding a fresh twist to the popular format of the original show. Kelce’s natural wit and sense of humor make him the perfect fit for a hosting role, and those who have seen him in action are impressed with his skills. Fans of Kelce and the original show are eagerly anticipating the reboot and looking forward to seeing how Kelce will bring his unique personality to the show.
The tight end’s journey into hosting comes after a successful football career and collaborations with his brother on various projects. Kelce’s relationship with Swift has also brought additional attention to his personal life, but it is clear that he is focused on building a career outside of football and exploring new opportunities. With his natural talent for entertaining and connecting with audiences, Kelce’s foray into hosting is an exciting new chapter in his career that fans and viewers are sure to enjoy.
