Travis Kelce confuses Yoko Ono with Olympian Apolo Ohno in podcast blunder, Internet calls it 'hilarious'

Travis Kelce sparked amusement when he unintentionally confused Yoko Ono with Olympian Apolo Ohno while discussing Taylor Swift's Australian fanbase
PUBLISHED MAR 7, 2024
Travis Kelce confused activist Yoko Ono with Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno (@yokoono, @killatrav, @apoloohno/Instagram)
Travis Kelce confused activist Yoko Ono with Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno (@yokoono, @killatrav, @apoloohno/Instagram)

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Travis Kelce generated significant buzz on the March 6 episode of the 'New Heights' podcast sparking amusement among fans. During the show, he unintentionally confused Yoko Ono and Apolo Ohno while discussing Taylor Swift's fanbase in Australia, as per Dailymail.

In the most recent episode, featuring his brother Jason, Travis Kelce attempted to recount his post-Super Bowl victory experiences. This included a visit to Sydney to join his girlfriend Taylor Swift on her 'Eras Tour.'

Travis Kelce messed up in 'New Heights' podcast

Travis' brother Jason quipped the joke, "You're like the Beatles, Like Yoko Ono," while he was talking about all of the media attention he got upon arriving in Australia.

Travis laughed at that comparison before asking, "Yoko Ono, was that a speedskater?" After composing themselves, Jason continued, "I don't even know the full story of Yoko Ono, I know she was with John Lennon and that's about the extent that I know. She might have been a figure skater, who knows? Speed skater, sorry."

Travis continued saying, "Well dude it's a wild ride, I will tell you this, Australia did not disappoint." He added, "Only went to Sydney, got a lot of friends I've met over the years that are out there in Melbourne and definitely want to get out there and see you guys and see what Melbourne has to offer."

"But Sydney was a beautiful city, I want to say similar to Miami, a lot of intercoastal, it was cool to say the layout of the land over there let alone the zoo and seeing all the exotic animals."

He further added, "The kangaroos were pretty sweet, got to see a red panda up close and personal. It looked like a friendly racoon."



 

For those unfamiliar, Yoko Ono is the 91-year-old former wife of John Lennon, known for her contributions to music and activism. The individual Travis Kelce mistakenly referred to as Apolo Anton Ohno, was recognized as the greatest speed skater in American history.

Apolo Anton Ohno maintains his status as the most decorated Winter Olympian in American history, boasting eight medals from the Salt Lake City 2002, Turin 2006, and Vancouver 2010 Games. His impressive haul includes four bronze and two silver medals.

Internet reacts to Travis Kelce's statement

The particular clip from the 'New Heights' podcast went viral on various social media sites. A user wrote on X, "And Jason’s laugh combined with it. I’m." 

Another user wrote, "The fact that Jason called him Yoko Ono in the first place is hilarious." Another user said, "Omg I can’t stop watching this." A next user sarcastically wrote, "I literally stopped breathing from laughing."



 



 



 



 

A user said, "Why is this so hilarious? Is it Travis’ innocence in asking? Is it that I imagine the real Yoko Ono speed skating? Love it!" While a next one said, "The fact that they do it and just laugh and share it with the world is amazing. They’re great."



 



 

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