Travis Kelce's 'epic' relationship advice to 'New Heights' listener with 'ugly' husband cracks up fans

Fans cracked up after Travis Kelce didn't sugar-coat his advice to a 'New Heights' listener
UPDATED NOV 15, 2024
Travis Kelce attends the Netflix premiere of 'Quarterback' at Netflix Tudum Theater on July 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Netflix)
Travis Kelce attends the Netflix premiere of 'Quarterback' at Netflix Tudum Theater on July 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Netflix)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: When it comes to relationship advice, Travis Kelce isn’t known for holding back - and his latest take on a fan-submitted question about facial hair is no exception.

In a bonus episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, which he co-hosts with his older brother Jason Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was asked for advice on how a listener could tell her husband that she preferred him with facial hair after he recently switched to a clean-shaven look.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 4: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes part in pregame warmups prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes part in pregame warmups prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

The listener, understandably, was nervous about how to broach the subject without offending her husband.

Travis Kelce’s savage advice for dealing with an 'ugly' husband

“What you’re really saying is you don’t like the way your husband’s face looks,” Jason, 37, quipped in response to the question.

He went on to joke, “How do you tell somebody that you like their face better when half of it can’t be seen?”

But Travis, 35, was having none of the hesitation. The Super Bowl champ jumped in, offering a hefty dose of “tough love.”



 

“I’m here for some f***ing tough love, alright?” he declared, clearly ready to give the listener the blunt truth.

The advice? Don’t sugarcoat it. Travis straight-up told the listener, “If you got a f***ing butt-ugly husband and he looks better with a beard, you tell him that.”

He wasn’t done yet, adding, “Don’t let him just walk around here with that butt-ugly face... that s**t’s f***ed up. That s**t hurts your soul, then let him know. Can’t just be out here looking ugly. You’re representing the other person.”

As if that wasn’t bold enough, Travis explained that in relationships, style is just another part of teamwork.

Travis Kelce gets real about beards, says 'they’re makeup for men'

Travis emphasized that you can’t let your partner walk around looking “ugly” because it affects both of you. “You’re representing the other person,” Travis noted, getting deep about the power of appearances.

Of course, Travis wasn’t just talking the talk. He’s walked the walk—literally, as he’s known for his ever-evolving facial hair.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on befor
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on before kickoff against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 24, 2023 (Getty Images)

From a scruffy beard to a clean shave to his most recent mustache, Travis has experimented with plenty of styles.

Plus, he's no stranger to receiving some lighthearted criticism for his choices, notably from fans and even restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory.

Jason, ever the sidekick, jumped in with a cheeky remark about how facial hair works wonders for men in a similar way that makeup works for women.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 07: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 07, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

“What makeup accomplishes for women, beards accomplish for men,” he declared, noting how a beard can hide imperfections and even shape the face.

Travis wholeheartedly agreed. “I look awful when I don’t have a beard,” he confessed. “I have the beard to hide that I have folds in my skin under my neck and that my face is actually very fat. That’s why I have a beard.”

Travis Kelce's advice sparks a wave of humorous responses

Fans couldn't hold back their laughter as they chimed in on the playful advice Travis gave to his listener.

One viewer expressed, "I think Travis' comment in the beginning is the best one just tell them you like it more when he has a beard."

Another viewer shared, "Omg this is so funny."

One viewer pointed out, "This is Epic!"

A follower observed, "Ok Travy set him straight. I’ve been with my man 35 years grown adults a dr a lawyer an Indian chief. Lol and I just can’t take the full Beards. Give me little ones. My man just can’t understand. Does he want me to grow out my Chaka ????"

One comment stated, "You guys are amazing !! Thank you for great laughs!!"

Another comment read, "You got it Travis, tell him the truth..."

"Beard is the male makeup," explained an individual, following Travis' statement.

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