Nikki Glaser jokes about Travis Kelce’s love life on his show debut 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce made his highly anticipated hosting debut on 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?', but not without a few jabs at his personal life.
The first three episodes premiered on Prime Video on October 16, and Kelce, 35, showcased his charisma and humor while welcoming contestants vying to answer 11 grade-school-level questions.
Travis Kelce roasted by Nikki Glaser over his 'love life'
In the second episode, titled 'The Only Mythology I Know Is My Love Life', comedian Nikki Glaser couldn't resist poking fun at Travis Kelce’s high-profile romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
As Glaser, 40, helped a contestant, she threw a playful jab at the NFL star. "Do you have any motivational speech for Travis? Cause his life is, like, not going great," Glaser joked, referencing the rumors about the A-list couple's relationship.
Kelce and Taylor recently were embroiled in some fake PR drama which saw a false contract go viral on social media. The contract stipulated that Kelce and Taylor would be splitting up on a specific day indicating that theirs was a made-up relationship for publicity.
Following this, the two have been out on multiple dates and outings when their schedule allows. Their loved-up appearances send a clear message to the haters behind fake PR drama.
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Glasser just referred to the drama in a slightly cheeky manner that got the crowd and Kelce laughing.
Kelce, taking it in stride, responded with a grin, "I find motivation in everything."
The lighthearted teasing didn’t end there. In the third episode titled, 'Keep in Mind, I Failed Fourth Grade', Kelce joked with contestant Aarti Garg, saying, "You've been killing it. This is your Super Bowl." He humorously added, "And I've never played this well in a Super Bowl."
Despite his initial nerves about the hosting gig, Kelce admitted on his podcast, 'New Heights', that he was "terrified what people are gonna say" but enjoyed the process, calling it "so much fun." A lifelong fan of game shows, Kelce said he never imagined he’d be hosting one, noting how surreal the experience felt.
'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' revamps the classic 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?' with a celebrity twist. Alongside Glaser, the show features a star-studded panel including Natasha Leggero, Lilly Singh, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chad Ochocinco, Garcelle Beauvais, and more. Contestants compete for a $100,000 prize by correctly answering questions from first to sixth-grade levels.
Travis Kelce faces playful barbs from Natasha Leggero and Ron Funches on 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'
Comedians Ron Funches and Natasha Leggero revealed to US Weekly that Travis Kelce was the target of a few well-placed jokes and jabs, particularly regarding his highly publicized relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift.
"There are certainly some Taylor Swift fans (on the show)," Funches shared, admitting that the jokes and subtle references to Kelce's relationship were meant to see if they could get him to "fully commit or not." Despite the ribbing, Kelce took it all in stride. "He just kind of took them and gave us some back. He was really good," the 'Undateable' star added.
Funches also shared a standout moment during filming when Kelce politely shut down flirtatious advances from some contestants, an act Funches found endearing. "One of my favorite things I actually saw... occasionally, some people tried to hit on him," Funches explained. "Him shutting that down was really sweet and really nice to see. You can tell he’s in it with her (Swift)."
Though rumors circulated that Swift had visited the set, Funches was unable to confirm, but he acknowledged whispers about her possible presence. "I did not see her, but I did hear whispers," he remarked.
Natasha Leggero also praised Kelce’s ability to hold his own on set, but noted that fellow comedian Nikki Glaser had a harder time concealing her "Swiftie" admiration. "I think she was incredibly nervous just to be in the presence of him," Leggero joked.
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