Jason Kelce makes ESPN gig debut with fashion accessory from Paris Olympics and fans are digging it
PARIS, FRANCE: Jason Kelce's first day on ESPN was a highlight. He sprung a surprise as he took a fashion risk and succeeded in pulling it off too.
Kelce donned a beret during his appearance on ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' before the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 1.
Jason Kelce makes his debut on ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown'
After his illustrious playing career with the Philadelphia Eagles came to an end in March, Jason Kelce embarked on a new journey in NFL broadcasting by signing up with ESPN.
Capitalizing on his rising fame through the 'New Heights' podcast with his brother Travis Kelce, Jason was sought after by several networks to be part of their broadcast team for the 2024 NFL season.
Earlier this offseason, ESPN revealed that Jason, who made his television debut during Week 10 of 2023 NFL season, expressed his interest in TV broadcasting. He explored this interest by serving as a guest analyst on Amazon Prime's 'Thursday Night Football' during the Eagles' bye week in Week 10 of 2023.
On Thursday, August 1, before the showdown between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans, Kelce appeared on 'NFL Countdown' sporting a beret, The Mirror reported.
A close up of the beret seen around the world — fresh off the plane from #Paris2024
— Lily Blum (@Lily_Blum96) August 1, 2024
Cc: @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/FakHK5N1YX
The NFL legend and his wife Kylie were recently spotted at the 2024 Paris Olympics to support Team USA. Kelce was seen wearing the beret while at the Games. He decided to wear this distinctive headgear again on 'Monday Night Countdown'.
“I'm still on Paris time, so I had to go with the Paris headdress,” Kelce remarked.
Jason Kelce joins NFL Countdown rocking a souvenir from the Paris Games 😅 pic.twitter.com/5gs5gnNpWY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 1, 2024
Fans are now eager to see what entertaining outfits Kelce will sport during the season.
Garage Beer, a brand co-owned by the Kelce brothers, even teased the fashion statement on social media, dubbing it a "beeret".
Internet reacts to Jason Kelce's 'style statement'
As soon as Jason Kelce appeared on 'Monday Night Showdown' wearing a beret, social media users started reacting to his fashion choice.
A user said, "Wow, Jason Kelce really knows how to make a style statement! The Paris Games souvenir adds such a unique touch!"
Wow, Jason Kelce really knows how to make a style statement! The Paris Games souvenir adds such a unique touch! 🏈👌
— Nang Thiri Maung (@matgeus2o12) August 2, 2024
"Jason your so full of yourself," one remarked.
A person said, "He looks cool."
A comment read, "Loving his hat."
A fan remarked, "Love how he's reppin' Paris."
Other chimed in, "My boy was looking sharp."
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