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Peacock Launches ‘Reality Hot Seat’ Alternate NFL Simulcast for Texans–Chiefs

NBCUniversal is piloting a Bravo-led watch-along to court new audiences, tying any expansion to audience response.

Overview

  • The live alt-cast streams at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock and NFL+ alongside NBC Sports’ standard Sunday Night Football telecast.
  • Hosts Boston Rob Mariano, Heather Gay, Justin Sylvester and Kate Chastain provide personality-driven commentary, with West Wilson reporting from the sideline.
  • Planned segments include a halftime performance by Luann de Lesseps and a tailgate cooking demo from Top Chef host Kristen Kish.
  • NBCU frames the event as a crossover that unites Bravo and NFL fandoms and seeks to build on rising female viewership for pro football.
  • Executives describe the one-night experiment as a proof of concept that could shape future crossover programming, potentially including opportunities tied to NBC’s 2026 Super Bowl if it resonates.