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Travis Kelce Calls SNL Table Read 'Hardest' Part and Preps Happy Gilmore 2 Cameo

A July podcast reveal of his behind-the-scenes reading struggles shows why he’s steering his off-season toward brief comedy cameos, including an upcoming role in Happy Gilmore 2.

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Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with the media after a mandatory minicamp at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on June 18, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Travis Kelce made his "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut in March 2023.
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Overview

  • Kelce said on the July 1 episode of Bussin’ With the Boys that the SNL table read in March 2023 was the toughest moment of his hosting debut because he “can’t really read that well.”
  • He praised the creative energy of writers’ room sessions and described himself as an “audio guy” who feels more comfortable improvising than cold-reading scripts.
  • The NFL star plans to focus on small, playful cameos rather than leading dramatic roles as he balances acting with his Chiefs commitments.
  • Kelce is set to appear as a waiter in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 before the Kansas City Chiefs kick off their 2025 season in September.
  • His growing résumé—from FX’s Grotesquerie to surprise SNL cameos—illustrates how he combines off-season projects with his ongoing football career.