Travis Kelce’s journey on SNL – from reading struggles to doctor comedy success, with Taylor Swift.
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Table Read Terror
Travis Kelce faced an unexpected problem while hosting the SNL table read.
“Table reading was a completely ridiculous situation for a guy like me who couldn’t read properly,” the Chiefs’ tight end admitted.
Instead of focusing on character and delivery, he was just stressed about skipping lines.
Behind the Scenes Masti
The writing process was actually fun for Kelce.
Working with head writer Kent Sublette and cast members like Michael Che and Colin Jost, he discussed creative ideas in a chill atmosphere.
Late Night and Funny Fun
“You’re there the whole week, from 2-3 a.m., every day, just trying to get work done,” Kelce shared.
Despite the tough schedule, he described the experience as a “crazy ride” that was worth it.
Pressure of Performance
The football star approached his hosting gig with a clear mindset: “I want to have fun, but I don’t want to look like a loser.”
The balance between fun and respect helped him give a solid performance.
Hit Performance
Kelce did wonders in his sketches alongside SNL talents like Ego Nwodim, Bowen Yang, and Sarah Sherman.
His opening monologue, which included family in the audience, and sketches like “Self-Defense” earned positive reviews.
From Football Fame to Pop Culture Icon
A sports superstar who won the Teen Super Bowl after joining the Chiefs in 2013, Kelce’s fame grew further when he started dating Taylor Swift in 2023.
Later, both of them made cameo appearances in the season 49 premiere of SNL, where Kelce poked fun at the media about their relationship.
The football champion proved that he can tackle comedy just as well as win over opposing teams, regardless of reading problems!