Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce didn’t expect his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to leave him in such an awkward situation. Amid laughter and jokes, Kimmel threw out a question that, while amusing, put Kelce in an awkward position by involving his wife, Kylie.
With his trademark humor, Kimmel asked, “Do you ever ask your wife to duck behind you to remember the glory of your NFL days?” The room erupted in laughter, but Jason’s expression made it clear that this was not an easy question to answer on a live show. With a nervous smile, Kelce replied, “We do a lot of glorious things back there,” a comment that while he dared to make on the show, we don’t know how well he’ll do at home when he sees his wife.
Between laughter and controversy
The moment was clearly in jest, Kimmel’s question surely got fans debating where some found it hilarious, while others criticized the host for putting Jason in this predicament by involving Kylie in such a direct way.
However, Jason, known for his ability to handle difficult situations with grace, was able to deflect the attention and continue the interview without missing a beat.
Jason Kelce’s big announcement
Beyond the awkward moment, Kelce used his time on the show to reveal some exciting news: his own late-night show on ESPN, which will premiere on January 3. The show, designed to air during the NFL postseason, promises to capture the best of soccer with a unique and humorous approach.
Kelce described his show as a space where he will combine locker room nostalgia with entertainment. Based in Philadelphia, and with a live audience, the show seeks to not only entertain, but also celebrate the spirit of soccer from multiple perspectives.
The Kelce family continues to grow
As if the headlines weren’t enough, his wife shared on her social media that she is expecting their fourth daughter. The couple already has three girls, Wyatt, Elliotte and Bennett, and while the little ones showed mixed feelings about the arrival of a new sister, Kylie joked on Instagram, “I think we perfectly captured how each one feels about it.”
With an exciting future both personally and professionally, Jason Kelce is proving that his post-NFL life is just as vibrant as his days on the field.
Will his new program be as successful as his plays? We’ll have to wait until January 3 to find out, but if his authenticity and charisma are any indication, he promises to be an absolute touchdown.
