Travis Kelce jokes about academic struggles in school ahead of hosting 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is known for his impressive skills on the football field, but he recently admitted that academics weren’t always his strong suit, as reported by Marca.

In a candid interview with People, Kelce shared about his academic struggles ahead of hosting 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?', which premieres with the first three episodes on October 16 on Prime Video, with weekly releases to follow.

Travis Kelce opens up about academic struggles as he hosts 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'

Now, as the host of a new reality game show, Kelce is stepping into a different spotlight.

Kelce shared his challenges with history, saying, "I just stay in there. But any history questions, I'm like, 'I don't know if anybody knows that,' and sure enough, everybody does but me."

Contestants will compete against celebrities to showcase their knowledge, and while Kelce is embracing his new role, he humorously noted that he’s still trying to determine if he’s smarter than the celebrities he’ll be hosting.

The show promises a mix of fun and competition, allowing fans to see a different side of Kelce as he navigates the world of entertainment beyond football.

Hosting 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' marks a significant milestone in Kelce's career.

"I'm excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first show. The original version was a great success, and now with celebrities joining in, it's going to be even more entertaining," he expressed.

Fans weigh in on Travis Kelce’s academic challenges ahead of 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'

Travis Kelce's upcoming role as the host of 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' has fans buzzing, especially after the Kansas City Chiefs star revealed his academic challenges during school. Social media users expressed their anticipation for the show, with one fan eagerly commenting, “I can't wait to see this!!”

Another user playfully suggested, “Maybe he knows Aristotle.”

“I can guarantee you that, no, I am not smarter than a celebrity and, yes, I will watch the hell out of this,” shared one enthusiastic viewer.

Another fan remarked, “He’s the kind of man everyone dreams about their whole life, including straight men,” while others chimed in with excitement, noting, “Fabulous can’t wait, he’s going to be great!” and “He’s going to be so good, can’t wait! He’s funny as hell.”

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