Travis Kelce, the charismatic Kansas City Chiefs tight end, has ventured into a new arena: game show hosting. Known for his swagger on the football field, Kelce recently took on the role of host for Amazon’s reboot of the popular game show, Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?. The show, which originally tested the knowledge of average adults against fifth-grade-level questions, has now been given a star-studded twist, and Kelce’s debut has quickly become the talk of the town.
The reviews are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. Kelce’s performance as a game show host has been described as nothing short of stellar. Despite being a newcomer to this kind of role, Kelce has impressed both the audience and his celebrity guests with his natural charm and ease in front of the camera.
One of the notable guests on the show, actress Garcelle Beauvais, shared her thoughts on Kelce’s hosting abilities in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET). Beauvais, known for her roles in The Jamie Foxx Show and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, was full of praise for the NFL star.
“He was great, can I tell you? He was fantastic,” Beauvais said with enthusiasm. “Like, game show host, I wasn’t sure, but he didn’t overdo it. He didn’t undersell it. He was himself. He was fun, and it was great.” Beauvais admitted that she was pleasantly surprised by Kelce’s ability to strike the perfect balance between being entertaining and staying true to himself.
Beauvais also shared a lighthearted moment from the show, admitting that the questions made her realize she might not be as smart as she thought, particularly when it came to questions designed for fifth graders. “I realized I’m not that smart when it comes to certain things. Like, Are you smarter than a fifth grader? I’m not,” she confessed with a laugh.
When asked how Kelce’s well-known swagger translated to his hosting duties, Beauvais responded with admiration. “He was great,” she repeated, highlighting how Kelce’s confident and easygoing demeanor made him a hit on set. “Listen, my glam team was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s fine.’ Everybody on set was like, ‘He’s so fine.’ I don’t want the Swifties coming after me though,” she added, referencing Kelce’s rumored romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
In fact, Swift’s connection to the show became a hot topic of discussion. Beauvais revealed that although Swift wasn’t on set the same day she filmed her episode, the singer did make a surprise visit to support Kelce. “She did in fact, come on set. Not the day that I was there, but she came. Yeah. I think it’s really sweet,” Beauvais shared.
While it remains unclear exactly when Swift found the time to visit Kelce, her presence added an extra layer of buzz to the show. Swift is currently in the midst of her highly successful Eras Tour, with the European leg nearing its end. After a brief two-month break, she will resume her tour in North America, with a series of shows lined up in Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Despite his new gig as a game show host, Kelce hasn’t taken his eyes off the ball—literally. When he’s not charming celebrities and viewers alike on Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?, Kelce is hard at work preparing for the upcoming NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off their regular season on Thursday, September 5, with a home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kelce’s transition from the football field to the game show stage has been a remarkable one. With rave reviews pouring in and his relationship with Taylor Swift making headlines, it seems that Travis Kelce is having a moment—both in the sports world and beyond. As he continues to navigate these new waters, fans are eager to see what’s next for the NFL star turned television host. One thing’s for sure: whether it’s scoring touchdowns or hosting game shows, Travis Kelce knows how to win over an audience.
