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Travis Kelce Says He Worked Telemarketing, ‘Slinging Surveys for Obamacare’

The confession lands as his new front‑loaded deal uses void years to keep 2026 flexible.

Overview

  • Kelce shared the story on his New Heights podcast during a conversation with Workaholics actors Adam DeVine and Blake Anderson.
  • He said he was “the worst telemarketer in the f—ing world” and recalled reading a preset script while “slinging surveys for Obamacare.”
  • Reporting ties the job to a 2010 season away from Cincinnati following a team suspension, a rough patch he has long cited as a turning point.
  • Contract details reported this offseason describe a three‑year deal worth up to about $57.7 million with $12 million fully guaranteed in 2026 and later years set up as voidable and contingent, which analysts say gives both sides an easy out after this season.
  • Context for the speculation includes the Chiefs’ 6–11 finish in 2025 and Kelce’s 76‑catch, 851‑yard year, set against a decorated career and coverage that also notes his high‑profile relationship with Taylor Swift.