Tom Brady seeks Travis Kelce's help to navigate latest venture as he doesn't want to 'embarrass himself'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Brady is enlisting the help of fellow NFL star Travis Kelce as the former New England Patriots star is afraid he might “embarrass himself” in the new chapter of his life.
Brady, 47, will be starting as an NFL analyst with Fox for the next ten years after striking a deal of $375 million with the network. As per sources, the retired athlete is leaving no stone unturned to ensure his smooth transition from a player to an analyst.
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Thus, Brady is reportedly enlisting the help of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who not only has a brush with stardom but also some much-needed experience from his hosting stint on his ‘New Heights’ podcast with brother Jason Kelce.
Tom Brady is enlisting help from Travis Kelce
Dishing about the situation, a source close to the Patriots alum shared, “You gotta hand it to Tom — he knows when he needs help and he knows exactly where to go to ask for it,” per OK! Magazine.
The source explained, “The goal in Tom’s first year on the air at Fox is to not embarrass himself and to not blow the handful of very big blockbuster games he’ll be broadcasting this year.”
“Nobody is pretending there isn’t a steep learning curve when it comes to getting good on the air, live in front of millions of fans,” continued the mole.
However, it looks like the retired quarterback has covered all the avenues as he reportedly enlisted help from Taylor Swift’s boyfriend.
The source explained that Brady sought some suggestions from the illustrious 35-year-old tight end as he has “years of podcasting under his belt,” referring to his ‘New Heights’ podcast.
The insider revealed, “He’s gently quizzed Travis for tips on how to be quick on his feet and keep the commentary exciting for fans,” before adding, “It’s about showmanship and Tom knows it.”
They, nevertheless, praised him for being open to new challenges. “He’s definitely going into this process with eyes wide open and his heart on his sleeve, for better or worse,” added the source.
Tom Brady shared personal advice to Taylor Swift
While Brady is allegedly taking suggestions from Kelce for his latest venture, he is also giving some advice to the Kansas City Chiefs star’s popstar girlfriend as Swift was preparing to play in the extreme weather of Miami.
He compared Swift’s 3 hours 15 minutes long set with a four-quarter NFL game while asking the pop star to conserve her energy for the end.
Sharing some candid advice, the retired athlete said, "Let me just give a personal advice from my experience down here. Swift, it’s humid. You’ve got a long set. It’s a four-quarter game. Save a little something for the end. That’s what I never did."
Brady shared his advice to Taylor Swift on his YouTube channel. However, it remains unclear whether he was able to meet Swift before or after the concert.
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Nevertheless, Brady shared a picture of him enjoying Swift’s concert with his two sons Jack and Benjamin.