Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce no longer plays on Sundays, but he’s still in the spotlight. Kelce has a successful podcast, “New Heights,” which he hosts with his brother, Travis.
Kelce is also featured as an analyst on ESPN’s weekly Monday Night Football broadcast. Apparently, ESPN has been so impressed with Kelce that they’re doubling down.
“Jason Kelce is becoming a quarterback of late–night sports entertainment TV, launching a new show — “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” — that will air five consecutive Friday Nights beginning January 3 and throughout the NFL playoffs,” reported NFL insider Adam Schefter on Friday.
Jason Kelce is becoming a quarterback of late-night sports entertainment TV, launching a new show — “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” — that will air five consecutive Friday Nights beginning January 3 and throughout the NFL playoffs. pic.twitter.com/qswwaar61g
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2024
Fans reacted to the surprising news they’d see more of Kelce on social media.
“I’m getting tired of the Kelces,” one fan said on Twitter.
“From the podcast he runs with his brother, to being on ESPN’s Monday Night Football, he has definitely done well to further his career post-NFL,” one fan added.
“Don’t mind this He’s someone who translates well on screen Plus his vast knowledge and experience Will tune in and give the show a chance,” one fan added.
“Didn’t take long to get tired of Jason Kelce,” one fan added.
“Not a swiftie but damn just realized he only became this popular cause of Taylor Swift,” another fan added.
“Guess he’s finally found a way to tackle TV ratings after dominating the field! Let’s see if he can snap the audience’s attention like a perfect pass,” someone else said.
“It’s exciting to see Kelce bring his unique personality and football insights to late-night TV,” one fan added.
It’ll be interesting to see how Kelce does headlining his own program.