Heidi Gardner is a large Kansas Metropolis Chiefs fan, and when Travis Kelce got here to host two seasons in the past, it was clear that it was a really massive deal for her. Now, she’s revealed that she’d truly been campaigning for him to host for years earlier than it occurred. Nevertheless, to get the tight finish on the present, she defined that Lorne Michaels had one requirement.
The comic has been on SNL for a very long time and labored with numerous A-list hosts. Nevertheless, when chatting about Season 50 airing on the 2024 TV schedule and the individuals she actually needed to steer the present, she defined on the Not Skinny However Not Fats podcast that her dream host was Travis Kelce:
The most important swing I ever did in that division, and it did work, nevertheless it took a few years, was Travis Kelce…I do not need to take full credit score [from] the present and the expertise division, however I am simply clearly a giant Chiefs fan, and I had seen him do different little appearing gigs or simply appearances. I used to be like, ‘He is humorous, he is charming.’ I had carried out the ESPYs with him, asserting one thing collectively. And yeah, I simply stored on going to the present [and asking].
As Gardner continued, she talked about that she went to Michaels in 2022 to pitch Kelce, to which the podcast’s host, Amanda Hirsch, passionately requested if this was earlier than or after he began relationship Taylor Swift. In response, the comic stated that the soccer participant’s abilities had been “already on their method,” and he or she knew it, method earlier than that relationship started. That’s why she requested SNL’s boss if he may host.
In response, Lorne Michaels advised her:
Lorne was like ‘Effectively, he has to win the Tremendous Bowl.’ And I used to be like ‘Effectively, that’s a lot strain to ask.’ After which he received the Tremendous Bowl.
Effectively, thank goodness he received the Tremendous Bowl that yr! Not solely did Gardner’s dream come true, however we additionally bought a nice SNL host who isn’t an actor, and he killed it – as you possibly can see when you return and rewatch his Season 48 episode with a Peacock subscription. Truthfully, now I’m hoping he comes again to host once more.
After that, the actress dove into element in regards to the tailgate she threw in her dressing room together with her household, associates and Kelce. She couldn’t have spoken increased about him, as she defined that he confirmed as much as her little tailgate with Jason Kelce (who made a cameo within the episode too).
Total, the expertise appeared like an actual spotlight for Gardner, and when requested if there have been every other host requests she had, she responded with:
I bought a Chief, so I’m good for some time.
This internet hosting gig honestly got here at an ideal time, and Lorne Michaels’ stipulation made sense as a result of Travis Kelce’s star had risen considerably after he performed his brother Jason within the 2023 Tremendous Bowl. Nevertheless, within the time since then, his A-list standing has grown exponentially as a result of he’s relationship Taylor Swift, his podcast has exploded, AND he received one other Tremendous Bowl with the Chiefs.
So, I believe it’s time to ask him again. His episode and the cameo he made throughout Season 49 with Swift present that he’s right down to clown. Plus, now he has carried out some appearing too by engaged on the 2024 FX sequence Grotesquerie and the upcoming Pleased Gilmore 2.
Nevertheless, as of proper now, Kelce isn’t a part of SNL’s Season 50 hosts. That may actually change, although, as there’s a number of time left in its run on the 2025 TV schedule. And if the Chiefs win one other Tremendous Bowl perhaps Lorne Michaels will give him a name. I’m positive it will make Heidi Gardner’s and followers’ yr.