Travis Kelce

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SNL Cold Open Spoofs Fox Dominion Lawsuit; Travis Kelce Turns ... (Variety)

NFL star Travis Kelce turned on the charm and 'SNL's' cold open took aim at Fox News and the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit dislosures.

The two were pitted against each other at the Super Bowl last month, which Kelce described as “pretty awkward.” Kelce went on to say his brother is genuinely happy for his win, before the camera pans over to reveal Jason looking especially sullen. Watch “Saturday Night Live” at 8:30 p.m. Musical guest Kelsea Ballerini is also an “SNL” newcomer. Look how sad he looks.” An image of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh then appears on the screen as Earhardt realizes her mistake. The episode opened with a mock “Fox & Friends” segment, featuring Mikey Day as Steve Doocy, Heidi Gardner as Ainsley Earhardt and Bowen Yang as Brian Kilmeade. As Earhardt, Gardner says of the network’s founder Rupert Murdoch: “Rupert Murdoch would never murder anyone.

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NFL fans praise Travis Kelce for 'legendary quote' after Chiefs star ... (The Sun)

NFL fans think Travis Kelce "killed" his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.The Kansas City Chiefs star discussed the issues he dealt with in hi.

the Chiefs star said, receiving a huge ovation from the audience. [Kelce](https://www.the-sun.com/who/travis-kelce/), 33, looked a little shaken as he appeared on the stage with brother Jason, mom Donna, and dad Ed watching from the front row. [The Tonight Show](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/the-tonight-show/) starring [Jimmy Fallon](https://www.the-sun.com/who/jimmy-fallon/) in February. And NFL fans quickly took to social media to praise Kelce for "killing" the opening monologue. A third added: "Travis Kelce the absolute GOAT." [the Indiana Jones-inspired promo video](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7529460/travis-kelce-snl-promo-indiana-jones-nfl/). [his mom was on TV more than both of her sons](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7330370/travis-jason-kelce-mom-crashes-live-tv-interview/) in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/kansas-city-chiefs/) star discussed the issues he dealt with in his youth before becoming an [NFL](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/american-football/) star and two-time Super Bowl champion when he hosted [SNL](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/saturday-night-live/) on March 4. [Super Bowl LVII](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/super-bowl/) before saying it was a joke — much to [Jason's dismay](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7262821/travis-kelce-brother-jason-nfl-super-bowl/). [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/philadelphia-eagles/) lost in the NFL championship game to Kansas City in Glendale, Arizona on February 12. [NFL](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/american-football/) tight end quickly shrugged off the stress and delivered a fantastic opening monologue. "Just goes to show you, if you smoke weed and you are bad at school, you can win the Super Bowl twice!"

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How to watch Travis Kelce host 'SNL' tonight: Free live online ... (cleveland.com)

Here's how to watch Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs host “Saturday Night Live” tonight for free online.

[FuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/ent/?irad=356360&irmp=1810032&subId3=xid:fr1669054324281cjc xid:fr1677522019619dih) and [DirecTV Stream](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fstream%2F&xcust=xid:fr1677522019619ffd) have free trials for new subscribers. [Hulu + Live TV](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Flive-tv&xcust=xid:fr1677522019619ded) also offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers. xid:fr1677522019619eei) (free trial) xid:fr1677522019619dia) (free 7-day trial) xid:fr1677522019619gbb) (free trial) While not live, you can also see the show the next day on [Peacock](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peacocktv.com%2F&xcust=xid:fr1677522019619ghd). [FuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/ent/?irad=356360&irmp=1810032&subId3=xid:fr1669054324281cfc [DirecTV Stream](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fstream%2F&xcust=xid:fr1670611237784cec [Hulu + Live TV](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Flive-tv&xcust=xid:fr1670611237784gej Peyton’s brother Eli also hosted after defeating Brady and the Patriots in the Super Bowl. “Saturday Night Live” will be hosted by Northeast Ohio native, and Super Bowl champ, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs tonight at 11:30 p.m.

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Travis Kelce Recalls Canceled E! Show 'Catching Kelce' In 'SNL ... (Deadline)

Travis Kelce, fresh off from his win at Super Bowl LVII, took the stage of Saturday Night Live to deliver some laughs and recall his reality TV past.

I love [Will] Ferrell, the Sandman, Chris Farley — and to be standing on this stage … “And then when we were in college, I actually got kicked off the team because I tested positive for marijuana. “In high school, he was an honor student, and I got kicked off the team because I failed French and English too, but French sounds way better,” he said. The tight end then said, “That show is owned by NBCUniversal, so it should be on Peacock, but Peacock said, ‘Nah, we good.'” “It was a little embarrassing, but I got really good at reality TV.” The Kansas City Chiefs player recalled his brief stint on TV back in 2016 with Catching Kelce.

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Watch all of Chiefs star Travis Kelce's skits from 'Saturday Night Live ... (Kansas City Star)

Watch video of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's monologue and sketches as guest host of “Saturday Night Live” episode on March 4.

[Kurt Lightning](https://twitter.com/nbcsnl/status/1632251397226856448?s=20). He did a Patrick Mahomes imitation, and introduced his parents, Donna and Ed, along with his brother, Jason, the Eagles center. [for a brief time](https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mcdowell/article272279818.html). [starting with his monologue](https://twitter.com/nbcsnl/status/1632243339343851522?s=20). ](https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake) [113 million people](https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article272496781.html).

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Travis Kelce pokes fun at his 1-year weed suspension, classroom ... (Fox News)

Travis Kelce was able to poke fun at himself, discussing his struggles in the classroom and even his 1-year suspension from college football for marijuana ...

When the camera panned to the Eagle, he was stone-faced, which garnered laughter. [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs) tight end was the first athlete to host SNL since J.J. [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/philadelphia-eagles). [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) [football at Cincinnati](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa/cincinnati-bearcats), Kelce was suspended for the entire 2010 season due to a positive marijuana test. [Travis Kelce](https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/travis-kelce) just might be the best tight end in NFL history - but it didn't come without some troubles in his past.

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Travis Kelce jokes during SNL monologue about getting kicked off ... (Cincinnati.com)

"It just goes to show you if you smoke weed and you're bad at school, you can win the Super Bowl twice," Travis Kelce joked during his SNL monologue.

And then when we were in college, I actually got kicked off the team because I tested positive for marijuana. And I got kicked off the team because I failed French. "Jason and I have actually been playing football together since we were little kids, and he was always better than me at everything.

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The Next Travis Kelce? Ryan Poles May Not Be Able To Resist (sportsmockery.com)

Cole Kmet made big strides in 2022. That said, if the Bears had a shot to land another potential Travis Kelce, they may not resist.

The Bears worked with Musgrave at the Senior Bowl. If Musgrave is available at the right time, he’d be an excellent addition to an offense needing weapons. That said, the capability is exactly the same. Many experts have called it the deepest group seen in years. Luckily it appears to be an excellent year for tight ends in the 2023 draft. It sounds like the Chicago Bears are committed to giving him a contract extension in the near future.

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'SNL': Travis Kelce's Brother Jason Makes Cameo In Bar Skit (Deadline)

A couple of sketches in, Jason got his cameo: the Philadelphia Eagles center appeared as Heidi Gardner's boyfriend in a bar sketch. Related Story. Travis Kelce ...

When she approached him to catch up, Abby discovers that the former man of her dreams not only is engaged to Madison ( The skit began with a woman named Abby (Gardner) realizing that her old flame (Travis Kelce) was in the bar. [Chloe Fineman](https://deadline.com/tag/chloe-fineman/)) but that they’re about to have a baby.

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Travis Kelce Does Hilarious Patrick Mahomes Impression In 'SNL ... (TMZ)

Travis Kelce crushed his "Saturday Night Live" monologue ... and he hilariously poked fun at Patrick Mahomes in the process.

and the Kansas City Chiefs superstar crushed his "Saturday Night Live" monologue -- hilariously mocking [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.tmz.com/people/patrick-mahomes/) in the process. "Then when we were in college, I actually got kicked off the team because I tested positive for marijuana. [Will Ferrell](https://www.tmz.com/people/will-ferrell/) and [Adam Sandler](https://www.tmz.com/people/adam-sandler/) on the same stage. [Getty](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/12/kansas-city-chiefs-win-super-bowl-57-patrick-mahomes-mvp/) and English too, but French sounds way better." [Jason](https://www.tmz.com/people/jason-kelce/), in the Super Bowl.

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'SNL' Video: 'Straight Male Friend' Ad — Travis Kelce (TVLine)

A gay man turns to a broed-up Travis Kelce for low-stress companionship in 'SNL's' 'Straight Male Friend' ad parody — watch video.

In the fake ad, Bowen Yang is a Gay Best Friend looking for a low-stress relationship to balance the high-stress one with His Girls (Chloe Fineman and Heidi Gardner). But who does the Gay Best Friend turn to when things are hard? He’s got a light, self-effacing manner that seems to make it easy for the writers to build sketches around him.

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Dominion lawsuit against Fox cold opens Travis Kelce hosting gig of ... (USA TODAY)

The $1.6 billion lawsuit filed by Dominion voting systems against Fox News took center stage Saturday during the cold open of episode 14 of this season's ...

"Does Straight Male Friend provide the same deep, rewarding relationship that I have with my girls? "Does Straight Male Friend know my last name? Played by SNL's new Trump impersonator James Austin, Lindell, though warned not to say anything disparaging about Dominion due to the lawsuit, proceeded to announce that each voting machines actually contained "a Venezuelan oompa-loompa inside that eats the votes with its little mouth."

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Chiefs star Travis Kelce pokes fun at Patrick Mahomes, brother ... (New York Post)

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce hosted "Saturday Night Live" following last month's Super Bowl victory.

Our mom drove us there in her minivan, just like the good old days.” “Especially because after the game, we had to ride home together. “You know, people keep asking me what it was like to beat my brother in the Super Bowl, and it was pretty awkward,” Travis joked.

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<em>Saturday Night Live</em> recap: Super Bowl champ Travis ... (EW.com)

Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce hosts 'SNL' for the first time with Kelsea Ballerini as the musical guest. Read EW's recap.

(Bruce Springsteen.) Day dubbs the segment: "Who does Punkie mean?" (And a good joke about Columbo.) Is this getting stale? [Chloe Fineman](https://ew.com/tv/chloe-fineman-jennifer-coolidge-impression-the-black-lotus-snl-spoof/)) returns from the bathroom, and Abby begins violently crying. Gardner and Kelce are back together — it would be fun if these were the same characters from the previous sketch. "Who is Rick Bernstein?" Abby (Heidi Gardner) is out with two friends (Sherman, Nwodim) — they just saw Cocaine Bear and are getting drinks at a bar to discuss. Glenda (Ego Nwodim) has passed away and her nurse/lover (Kelce) has positioned her corpse for display at the service. "The suit was stupid, he was good. Shane (Mikey Day) welcomes an odd customer (Kelce) at the cafe. His brother was the best," he says. Let's jump in — it's [SNL in Review](https://twitter.com/SNLinReview) time. Pillow mogul Mike Lindell (James Austin Johnson) is their guest — despite the hosts' warnings, he can't help but trash Dominion Voting.

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce catches the comedy bug, hosts ... (NFL.com)

Just three weeks shy of his second Super Bowl victory, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce swapped out his championship rings for sketches and wigs as ...

He thanked the both of them, the cast, Lorne Michaels and the writers before the show cut for time. Kelce's first skit placed him at an American Girl doll café, wearing a pink suit and a slick blonde wig, surrounded by families while dining alone with his two dolls (to the horror of the waitstaff). The tight end continued a long line of NFL players to host the famed sketch comedy show. His unorthodox teaching methods involved knocking out two-thirds of the comedy trio, "Please Don't Destroy," and later sweeping the legs of all three to allow their own interns to dump coffee on them. Kelce, playing a man named Graham, ran into Abby, a one-date ex whose tears flowed freely at learning he had become engaged. Then, he starred as a straight male friend in an infomercial. It was a different center who showed up. Especially because after the game we had to ride home together. "You know, people keep asking me what it was like to beat my brother in the Super Bowl. "It's great to be here," he said to the cheering crowd. Just like the good old days. But seriously, I'm honored that SNL asked me to host."

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Saturday Night Live scores a season-best with Super Bowl champ ... (The A.V. Club)

Saturday Night Live scores a season-best with Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce hosting · Provocative material and peculiar characters make for a memorable episode.

It felt genuine when he said it was an honor to be hosting SNL and felt even more genuine when he said he would “give it everything,” which he proved by the end of the night. The joke about riding to and from the super bowl in his mom’s minivan was a perfect summation of his personal journey and a warming introduction to a new wider audience. He’s the kind of character that will haunt you after the sketch has ended. Unfortunately, in what felt like a somewhat bloated “Update” with an op-ed from Dilbert and a birthday edition of “Sarah’s News,” Johnson’s appearance with Mikey Day felt like a low point of an otherwise better-than-average SNL. With a game plan to lean into more provocative humor, from cuckholding to a game of Russian roulette, and giving the ball to a deep bench of performers with peculiar character-driven sketches, SNL scored one of its best episodes of the season. After weeks of bullying from SNL interns, the writing trio seeks help in the form of a self-defense class.

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Travis Kelce Amazes Twitter with Phenomenal Performance on ... (Bleacher Report)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce just played in one of the biggest games of his career in Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he…

Watt (2020), Deion Sanders (1995) and Joe Montana and Walter Payton (1987). With his stint as the host of Saturday Night Live now complete, Kelce will surely continue celebrating his Super Bowl LVII title before gearing up for a return to the football field for the 2023 season. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce just played in one of the biggest games of his career in Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he stepped into a new kind of spotlight on Saturday as the host of Saturday Night Live.

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Video: 'SNL' monologue Travis Kelce talks Super Bowl victory | CNN ... (CNN)

During his "Saturday Night Live" monologue, Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce opens up about playing against his brother in the Super Bowl.

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Travis Kelce 'more' than delivers on Saturday Night Live (KSHB)

In an authentic, emotional opening monologue, Travis Kelce captured the attention and hearts of Saturday Night Live viewers.

[pic.twitter.com/cj7rLXI9kW] [March 5, 2023] However, when Travis introduces his fiancée, Gardner introduces her new boyfriend, who was played by special guest Jason Kelce. "I got to play against my brother Jason who is an Eagle," Travis Kelce said in the opening monologue. [@nbcsnl] [@tkelce] [#snl] [pic.twitter.com/yev0yqphez] [March 5, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/ETJfAaELNj] [March 5, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/WYimPTLUR7] [March 4, 2023]

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Jason Kelce was the best part of Travis Kelce hosting 'Saturday ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Jason appeared in a couple of sketches and Saturday night's opening monologue alongside their parents, Ed and Donna.

Next weekend, Wednesday star Jenna Ortega will host Saturday Night Live. “It was kind of like The Bachelor, except instead of roses I handed out footballs, and instead of watching, people did not,” Travis joked, adding that the experience was a “little embarrassing.” network dating show Catching Kelce.](https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/television/South-Jersey-Eagles-fan-and-beauty-queen-takes-reality-show-loss-hard.html) “And he agrees the ref made the right call, it was a holding,” Travis added, a jab about During Travis’ opening monologue, the camera panned to show both Jason and their parents, Ed and Donna, with mom, Travis joked, on TV “more than both of us.” Travis said it was “pretty awkward” beating his older brother in the Super Bowl, but that didn’t stop him from dropping some jokes at the Eagles center’s expense. As it happened, Kansas City overcame a 10-point deficit at halftime to beat the Birds in the closing seconds of Super Bowl LVII, and it was Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce that got the hosting nod for Saturday night’s show.

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Chiefs' Creed Humphrey joined Travis Kelce in unaired 'Saturday ... (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hosted “Saturday Night Live.” A mock commercial didn't air with NFL players like Kansas City's Creed Humphrey.

That is to say, they pick up women who want their boyfriends/spouses to lift them off the ground. [Creed Humphrey ](https://www.chiefs.com/team/players-roster/creed-humphrey/)on Friday [teased his appearance](https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1631763488254095360?s=20) on “Saturday Night Live,” but viewers didn’t see him [on the show](https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article272705690.html#featured-carousel-1), which was hosted by teammate Travis Kelce. ](https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake)

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Saturday Night Live with Travis Kelce - top moments (ESPN)

The Chiefs' All-Pro tight end took over "Saturday Night Live." Here are some top moments from his performance.

[Philadelphia Eagles](/nfl/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-eagles) lineman [Jason Kelce](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14124/jason-kelce). He took the stage in Studio 8H as the host of "Saturday Night Live." [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3139477/patrick-mahomes).

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Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce ribs brother Jason, Patrick ... (USA TODAY)

First-time "Saturday Night Live" host Travis Kelce brought along his parents and brother Jason and joked about his NFL teammate Patrick Mahomes.

"Does Straight Male Friend know my last name? "Does Straight Male Friend provide the same deep, rewarding relationship that I have with my girls? Because I definitely could.” More! “Especially because after the game, we had to ride home together. ["Saturday Night Live"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/03/05/chiefs-tight-end-travis-kelce-and-his-brother-jason-tackle-snl/11405333002/) host Travis Kelce brought a hulking John Cena-like vibe to [Saturday's show](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/03/05/kelsea-ballerini-sings-morgan-evans-divorce-blindsided-snl/11407761002/).

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'SNL' roasts 'Fox & Friends,' Mike Lindell over Dominion voting ... (Yahoo Sports)

Super Bowl stars Travis Kelce, brother Jason trade the football field for "Saturday Night Live," which sent up the voting lawsuit against Fox News.

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce takes aim at brother, Patrick Mahomes on 'SNL' (Independent Tribune)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a little fun at the expense of his brother as well as teammate Patrick Mahomes during his opening monologue on ...

The Kelce brothers participated in a skit alongside "Saturday Night Live" regulars Chloe Fineman and Heidi Gardner. "Especially because after the game, we had to ride home together. Winning the Super Bowl was way better." Our mom drove us there in her minivan, just like the good old days. JEMAL HORTON COLUMN: Central Cabarrus’ Thompson fulfilling his promise in more ways than one](/news/c-jemal-horton-column-central-cabarrus-thompson-fulfilling-his-promise-in-more-ways-than-one/article_ec391d5c-ba48-11ed-9ed8-77b3fe51af7b.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus](/news/national/kfc-is-bringing-back-a-fan-favorite-after-a-nearly-10-year-hiatus/article_6a6819d7-c85c-57a4-9b80-8f9932047abe.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) "If you don't know, I just won my second Super Bowl, which was amazing.

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Travis Kelce spars with brother Jason in funny skit while hosting ... (CNN)

Travis Kelce kept it all in the family for his first time hosting "Saturday Night Live" this weekend.

Toward the end, Jason Kelce jokingly challenged his sibling to throw down, asking Gardner, “Is this guy bothering you? Do you need me to beat him up? [win Super Bowl LVII ](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/13/sport/holding-call-super-bowl-lvii-chiefs-eagles-spt-intl/index.html)last month – revealed both his older brother Jason Kelce and their [mother Donna](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/30/sport/donna-kelce-jason-travis-super-bowl-lvii-spt-intl/index.html) were in the audience during his opening monologue.

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'SNL': Travis Kelce Celebrates Winning His Second Super Bowl in ... (Collider.com)

Travis Kelce, two-time NFL Super Bowl champion, celebrates his win and taunts his brother, in his Saturday Night Live opening monologue.

With someone like Kelce, who is not a mainstay in the entertainment world, it is important to set the tone for viewers who have no idea what Kelce is capable of. A lot of the monologue was about his family and how much they all support each other even though both the brothers are on different teams. He also recently got the viral treatment when, at the Super Bowl, everyone was obsessed with the fact that he was playing against his brother Jason Kelce, center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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How did Travis Kelce do on 'Saturday Night Live?' (cleveland.com)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hosted “Saturday Night Live” and proved to be a gamer.

[Sign up ](https://link.cleveland.com/join/6fe/signup)for [Cleveland.com](http://cleveland.com/)’s weekly “In the CLE” email newsletter, your essential guide to the top things to do in Greater Cleveland. [Click here to subscribe](https://link.cleveland.com/join/6fe/signup#filter=.entertainment). If you want to see my stories, [here’s a directory on cleveland.com](https://cleveland.com/staff/mbona/posts.html). Twitter: [@mbona30](https://twitter.com/mbona30?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor). And in a bar he plays a guy with his fiancée who runs into his ex, “Abby,” played by an over-the-top jealous and distraught Gardner (despite the fact they only had one date together previously). Kelce covered any cue-card reading – which even seasoned actors are often caught doing – seemed to relish his roles and had a good time. Under the guise of telling them “You’re worth it!” he bullies and beats the writers. He plays a felon who sleeps with Gardner’s character, who blew off a crazed Hinge app date played by Bowen Yang, wearing a Stewie Griffin “Family Guy” t-shirt. He plays the other man in a relationship with an older woman, who along with her husband tell their kids about their intimate details in a song. “Available everywhere except in therapy,” we hear. And the skits didn’t disappoint. Our mom drove us there in a minivan.”

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Saturday Night Live Recap: Travis Kelce Scores Lots of Laughs (Vulture)

After a bumpy episode last week, Travis Kelce helps SNL get the season back on track. A recap and review of season 48, episode 14 of 'Saturday Night Live.

It was also (probably) the first instance of an NBC show depicting [ a man in a committed relationship with a pillow wife](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEgUFcxIR4o) since James Franco appeared on 30 Rock in 2010. [ memorable sketch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_egAXAmVjA), Heidi Garner plays Travis Kelce’s jealous ex, who spurts out projectile tears at the sight of his new fiancé (Chloe Fineman.) Later, another sketch serves as a sort of spiritual prequel, with Garner and Kelce happily lying in bed together. Could the untested Travis Kelce possibly be the one to get this season back on track, restoring the show to the glory days of the [ Pedro Pascal](https://www.vulture.com/article/snl-season-48-episode-12-recap-pedro-pascal-coldplay.html) episode from February? [ His monologue,](https://youtu.be/KJC3cKGF5SY) however, quickly introduced unfamiliar audience members to his public persona: A jacked party animal of the Jason Momoa ilk. [ the season’s low point so far](https://www.vulture.com/article/snl-season-48-episode-13-recap-woody-harrelson-jack-white.html). It’s no shade to Kelce that the writers gave this episode a failsafe by supersizing Weekend Update to a staggering 18 minutes. Here’s a prime example of an SNL sketch perfectly tailored to the host. He has a lot of presence and a lot of energy, and he is absolutely stoked to be here. The reason for this lapse is probably because, even more so than [ musicians](https://www.vulture.com/article/snl-recap-saturday-night-live-season-48-episode-4-jack-harlow-hosts.html), athletes have proven to be a big gamble on SNL. There should be nowhere left to go after starting from a place as loony as the Tweety Bird on Nwodim’s t-shirt, but somehow this sketch still (literally) soars through the roof. [ Saturday Night Live is like a sport](https://www.vulture.com/2018/09/how-to-watch-snl-like-its-a-sport.html). This week’s SNL wasn’t just funny; its funniness in the face of unlikely odds and high stakes for the team elevated it into a triumphant underdog story that could share shelf space with Rocky and Rudy.

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Travis Kelce makes SNL hosting gig a family affair (NBC Sports)

His monologue was solid with a couple of very funny lines, and he handled his skit duties very well, delivering his lines in a funny and natural way.

The back-and-forth included a couple of reaction shots from Jason. If you missed it, the whole show can be seen on Peacock. [Travis Kelce](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/8828/travis-kelce) hosted Saturday Night Live, making him the latest in a line of NFL figures dating back to Fran Tarkenton to do the honors.

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Travis Kelce delivers as one of Saturday Night Live's greatest athlete ... (KMBC Kansas City)

Kelce proved he has a post-football career if he wants one, largely making the most of the material he was given.

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