Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is adding another accolade to his growing list of accomplishments, this time stepping into the spotlight as the host of the highly anticipated game show, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
The show, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is set to air on Prime Video, with its premiere slated for October 16th.
Kelce, 34, was recently photographed on set in a sharp purple suit, standing next to comedian Nikki Glazer. The first official photos of the NFL star in his new hosting role were released on August 8th, generating excitement among fans.
Kelce, known for his charisma on the football field, is now bringing his charm to the world of game shows.
In a surprising twist, pop superstar Taylor Swift was spotted visiting Kelce on set. Swift, who has been romantically linked to the Chiefs tight end, made an appearance while Kelce was filming. Although she didn’t attend during a guest appearance by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais, Beauvais shared her thoughts on Kelce’s performance as a host. “He was amazing as a game show host. He didn’t overdo it, and he didn’t downplay it. He was himself, fun, and it was great,” she said. Beauvais added that the crew was equally impressed, with the makeup team gushing about how “cool” Kelce was on set.
The show features a lineup of celebrity guests who will assist contestants in answering trivia questions. Alongside Nikki Glazer, the star-studded cast includes comedians Natasha Leggero, Nicole Byer, and Ron Funches, retired NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and reality TV personalities such as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais, Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent, The Family Stallone star Sophia Stallone, and actress, comedian, and TV host Lilly Singh.
In the recently released on-set photos, the celebrity guests are seen seated in red chairs behind nameplates, ready to support contestants in the game. Another image captures Kelce standing between Ron Funches and a contestant named Ally, giving fans a glimpse of the fun, competitive atmosphere the show promises.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? will debut with three episodes on October 16th, with the remaining 17 episodes of the 20-episode season releasing weekly. Fans of Kelce and the celebrity guests alike are eager to see how this new venture unfolds on Prime Video.