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Travis Kelce says he 'can't really read that well' and panicked during SNL table read

Travis Kelce hilariously admits he struggled reading lines for SNL: 'I'm more of an audio guy' (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) We've seen Travis Kelce crush it on the field, light up red carpets, and even thrive in his real-life rom-com with Taylor Swift. But when it came to reading a script for Saturday Night Live? That's where things got dicey. In a brand-new appearance on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast, the Chiefs tight end admitted the hardest part of hosting SNL wasn't live TV, it was something way more basic: reading. The SNL table read had Travis Kelce sweating and not in a fun way Kelce revealed that when he hosted Saturday Night Live in March 2023, the infamous preshow table read was easily the most stressful part. And not because of stage fright because he straight-up struggles with reading. 'The table reading, for a guy that can't really read that well, it was kind of a f--ed situation,' he said. 'I was just focused on, 'Don't f--king skip this line.'' He said the writers' rooms were a blast just bouncing around ideas and having fun. But when it came time to sit down and actually read the full script aloud in front of the cast and writers, he was in full panic mode. 'I'm more of an audio guy': Travis Kelce on why he finds reading tough Kelce explained that he learns better by listening and speaking than by reading text on a page. 'I'm more of an audio guy,' he said, adding that his brain doesn't process written words as smoothly. Still, despite being out of his element, he stayed up until 3 a.m. with the writers to make sure he gave it everything he had. He wanted to earn their respect and honestly, he did. 'I didn't want to just show up and coast because I was the athlete hosting,' Kelce added. 'I wanted to really do the work.' He still nailed the performance and fans are loving his honesty Kelce's SNL performance was a hit. From the 'Please Don't Destroy' skit to that now-iconic American Girl Café sketch, he proved he's not just a football guy, he's got serious comedy chops too. But what's making fans love him even more? Honesty. Travis Kelce might fumble a table read, but he'll never fumble his charm. Whether it's dominating on Sundays or reading sketch scripts with sweaty palms, the guy finds a way to win. It's just another reason why fans love him, he's talented, funny, and above all, real. So yeah, Travis might not be a master of cold reads but he's clearly mastered how to be unapologetically himself. Also read - Tyler Lockett says he was a virgin until 30: 'I waited until marriage' For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.