Travis Kelce has added “game show host” to his resume. His first show will be a riff on the classic game.
The Kansas City Chiefs player, 34, is leading a new game show series with a twist on the classic premise, according to sources who spoke to PEOPLE.
variety It was previously reported that Kelce was set to host the reboot. Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Earlier this month (also reported by PEOPLE), the source has now confirmed that this is accurate.
This is called a format “twist.” Are you smarter than a 5th grader? The show first aired on FOX in 2007. The source added that production has already begun and that filming is the reason Kelce has been in Los Angeles for so long.
It's called a reboot of the game show. Are you smarter than celebrities? The series, which will air on Prime Video, will feature celebrities instead of the children who competed in the original series.
Amazon did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
The rebooted game show isn't the first time an NFL star has served as TV host. Will serve as program host in March 2023 saturday night live, Although Kelce was not the host of the series, she was also the star of the “dating reality show.” catch kelce One! In 2016.
Kelce recently added the title “producer” to his resume after taking on the role in two films. his first project, dead friend zoewhich premiered at SXSW in early March, king pleasure, An upcoming documentary about Jean-Michel Basquiat will begin production this summer.
The tight end has made numerous appearances in Los Angeles since winning his second Super Bowl in February, many with his pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift, 34. . While Kelsey wasn't around, the two were also spotted soaking up the sun in Los Angeles. Swift has not yet practiced for the season and is taking a break from the sold-out Elas Tour.
In an interview with PEOPLE earlier this month, Kelsea even said she might fly from Los Angeles to Indio, Calif., to attend the Coachella music festival.
“I'm a Coachella guy,” Kelsey tells PEOPLE. “I love going to Coachella. I love live music in general. So maybe you'll see me there someday.”
“I don't know if I'm going for a weekend or a week or two or if I even have time knowing the schedule is going to fill up quickly before we start playing football here again,” he added. .
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Last year, the NFL star told PEOPLE that he is interested in pursuing a career in Hollywood once he retires from the NFL.Talk about your hosting experience saturday night live “It was an experience like nothing I've ever experienced,” the tight end said in March 2023.
Kelsey continued, “I can't thank them enough for giving me that opportunity, because until I was on set, I had no idea how much the whole world of scripted comedy and entertainment existed. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did,” he said. We're having a week of preparation and stuff like that. ”
