The former Eagles star’s wife puts her foot down after husband’s viral wardrobe mishap
ason Kelce’s debut on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown was nothing short of entertaining. The former Philadelphia Eagles center, known for his hard-hitting tackles and locker room banter, had everyone laughing-including his wife, Kylie Kelce. But it seems the transition from the field to the TV set comes with one small adjustment for Jason, courtesy of his better half.
Last week, Kylie Kelce took to Instagram with a heartfelt post, sharing her pride in her husband’s new role as a TV analyst. While she celebrated his smooth debut, Kylie couldn’t help but toss in a piece of advice that she hoped Jason would take to heart. After all, when you’ve spent a decade roaring in stadiums, adjusting your language for national TV can be a challenge.
“Training camp might have looked different this year,”Kylie wrote, referencing Jason’s first summer in retirement from football. “Watching you at the Linc on Monday will be different too, but we’re all cheering for you in this new chapter!” she added, before slipping in the kicker: “Just maybe try not to say ‘tits’ this week?”
Kylie’s playful jab wasn’t out of nowhere. It was a callback to Jason’s viral moment during Monday Night Countdown when he commented on his snug wardrobe. Sporting a shirt that was clearly too tight, Kelce, in classic fashion, didn’t hold back from poking fun at himself. “It fits my belly, but my tits are still struggling,” he quipped, tugging on his shirt as the rest of the panel cracked up.
“@JasonKelce is wearing a shirt he got at the mall because he left his travel bag in the truck.”
—@notthefakeSVP 🤣 pic.twitter.com/57Gc25IH7U
— ESPN (@espn) September 9, 2024
That off-the-cuff comment lit up social media, with fans reveling in Kelce’s unfiltered humor. But it wasn’t just the viewers who found it amusing-his younger brother, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, had something to say about it too. During their popular New Heights podcast, Travis couldn’t resist bringing up the moment and sharing how he and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, had been in stitches.
“Me and Taylor were absolutely dying laughing at that,” Travis shared. “It was the perfect intro for what everyone’s going to get from Jason these next 18 weeks.” The Kelce brothers are known for their infectious personalities, and Jason’s colorful commentary is set to keep audiences on their toes throughout the football season.
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With Monday night quickly approaching, the pressure is on for Jason to rein in his locker room talk. The good news? This week’s game is in Philadelphia, giving Jason a home-field advantage-not just in the stadium, but also with access to a closet full of properly fitting shirts.
As the NFL season kicks into full gear, fans are eagerly waiting to see if the six-time first-team All-Pro can balance his raw, unfiltered charm with the polished professionalism that ESPN demands. If anyone’s up for the challenge, it’s Jason, but the stakes are high when your toughest critic is sitting at home with a direct line to Instagram.
Kylie’s message was clear-she loves watching her husband shine on the screen, but maybe with just a little less… explicit flair. Whether or not Jason can keep his language in check remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: his debut as a TV personality is already making waves.
The Kelce household may be in for some more laughs this Monday, but with a supportive family behind him, Jason’s TV journey is just beginning. And while he navigates the transition from the gridiron to the broadcast booth, fans will be tuning in, hoping for more unforgettable moments-maybe just without the accidental R-rated slip-ups.
