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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce Says His 'Catching Kelce 'Reality Show Is the 'Worst Thing I Ever Did'
Travis Kelce said his 2016 dating show Catching Kelce was the "worst thing" he's ever done The NFL star said he was "having fun" at the time, but didn't realize "everybody is going to be able to see this forever" Despite finding reality show life disappointing, Kelce noted he had a "pretty solid year" with the Chiefs after the show airedTravis Kelce looks back on his reality dating show, Catching Kelce, as the "worst thing" he's ever done. Kelce, 35, brought up his 2016 E! series, which only lasted one season, during his appearance on the Bussin' With the Boys podcast on Tuesday, July 1. The show's hosts had asked Kelce if he could reveal any past run-ins with the law — to which he said he had none because he was a criminal justice major who "knew how to not go to jail" — or embarrassing photos he can't stand to see anymore. Instead, the tight end offered that, "The worst thing I ever did was the dating show." Kelce explained that the reality series, filmed after his rookie season in the NFL, ultimately didn't result in what he expected. "It didn't set me up for anything. I didn't realize what reality TV really was," he said, before joking, "I don't even think anybody watched it." Looking back on the decision, Kelce said he felt like he was "having fun" at the time, but then he realized that "everybody is going to be able to see this forever." After the show aired, it became prime material for his teammates to tease him about, Kelce said. "It's locker room banter, it's all fun." And even after making his "worst" decision yet, Kelce noted that he still had a "pretty solid year" on the field with the Chiefs after the show. "It wasn't like I wasn't being accountable," he said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kelce's 2016 series showed the tight end looking for love with 50 different women. In his monologue while hosting SNL in 2023, Kelce joked that the dating show was 'kind of like The Bachelor, except instead of roses I handed out footballs," he explained in his monologue. "And instead of watching, people did not,' Kelce continued to joke on SNL. 'It was a little embarrassing, but I got really good at reality TV.' Ahead of his hosting gig for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, Kelce joked that he "erased all of those memories" from filming Catching Kelce, during an interview with PEOPLE. "What show are you talking about there?" he added with a laugh. "I'm kidding." He also said he did learn one thing from filming his reality series that he applied to filming the 2024 game show. "I guess I learned how to kind of patiently wait on set," Kelce revealed. He referenced the process of "getting the cameras ready" before filming is "a little bit more waiting than people realize," especially "in the entertainment and TV world." "I think that was probably the one thing I learned from Catching Kelce," he said. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Humiliated Travis Kelce names the 'worst thing I ever did' during his career
Travis Kelce has claimed that his now-infamous dating show 'Catching Kelce' is the 'worst thing' that he's ever done in his career. Kelce was just 25 when he agreed to film the seven-episode series, which followed his attempt to find love out of a pool of 50 women, with one from each US state. 'Catching Kelce' was released in 2016 and came out just after the Kansas City Chiefs star had made his first Pro Bowl, in his fourth year in the NFL. Now, reflecting on the show during a recent appearance on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast, Kelce admitted that it's the biggest regret of his career. He explained: 'The worst thing I ever did was the dating show. It didn't set me up for anything. I didn't realize what reality TV really was. 'I don't even think anybody watched it,' he later admitted. Travis previously hosted the show 'Catching Kelce' back in 2016 when he was single It's not the first time that Kelce has talked down on his former dating show, having previously made mention of it in another interview. 'I don't really look back on the Catching Kelce era,' he admitted in an interview with WSJ magazine last October. While Kelce is no longer on the dating market - having been with popstar Taylor Swift since September 2023 - it appears that all reality shows are out of the question now. In July last year, Kelce said he turned down an offer to appear in a new Netflix docuseries. The streaming giants had announced the follow-up to its smash hit Quarterback, titled Receiver, followed five of the best pass catchers in the NFL and debuted last summer. The Kansas City superstar was approached about the show, after his teammate Patrick Mahomes appeared in the 2023 series Quarterback. 'After [ Patrick Mahomes ] did [Quarterback], I did get asked about it,' Kelce said during an interview on Bussin' with the Boys. 'I just — I don't know. I'd rather just play ball, man,' he went on. 'I'm already doing enough with the podcast and everything. I'm way over the reality s*** dude. I'm out on that s***.'
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'That was the worst thing ever I did': Travis Kelce didn't hesitate to name this as his biggest mistake
Travis Kelce says joining 'Catching Kelce' was his biggest regret ever (Getty Images) Long before Travis Kelce 's headline-grabbing relationship with Taylor Swift, the Kansas City Chiefs star was navigating a very different chapter of his love life—one that he now looks back on with a wince. The NFL tight end recently opened up on Bussin' With The Boys podcast, candidly discussing his past involvement in the 2016 reality dating show Catching Kelce. And if there was any doubt about how he feels about that experience, Kelce left no room for misinterpretation. 'The worst thing I ever did was the dating show,' Kelce said bluntly. ''Catching Kelce' was the [expletive] worst thing I ever did.' Travis Kelce cringes at old dating show, says it's the worst thing he's ever done The show aired for seven episodes and featured 50 women, each representing a different U.S. state, all vying for Kelce's attention. While Maya Benberry eventually won his heart on the show, the relationship fizzled soon after. Kelce would go on to date sports reporter Kayla Nicole in an on-again, off-again relationship that lasted five years before his romance with pop superstar Swift began dominating headlines. Travis Kelce Talks NFL Retirement, Chiefs Super Bowl Loss + Bussin' With The Boys Meets Taylor Swift Looking back, Kelce expressed regret—not just for how the show turned out, but for doing it in the first place. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'It didn't set me up for anything,' he said. 'I didn't realize what reality TV really was.' His remarks came with both laughter and visible discomfort, making it clear that the show remains a cringe-worthy memory. The experience, it turns out, also came with a heavy dose of locker-room ribbing. 'I was like, 'Yeah, I'm having fun, I'm having fun, I'm having fun,' and then I was like, 'Oh [expletive], everybody is going to be able to see this forever,'' Kelce joked. 'I was getting smoked by my teammates all season.' But despite the teasing, Kelce admitted he still performed well on the field that year, so his accountability never faltered. Interestingly, the reason Kelce even agreed to the show wasn't fame or fun—it was financial. He revealed in a 2023 interview that he had turned the opportunity down multiple times before finally accepting it because he needed the money. Now, as a two-time Super Bowl champion and one half of the most-watched celebrity couple in the world, Kelce can comfortably leave those reality TV days behind. 'I don't even think anybody watched it,' he quipped during the podcast, brushing off the embarrassment with his signature sense of humor. With his podcast New Heights thriving and his relationship with Swift in the spotlight, Kelce has clearly outgrown the shadows of Catching Kelce. Reality TV might have helped kickstart some public recognition, but it's his talent, charm, and candid nature that have kept him at the center of pop culture. Also Read: Taylor Swift's stalker threat intensifies as restraining order extended — Travis Kelce steps up to protect her Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Travis Kelce's Net Worth In 2025: Is He Richer Than Girlfriend Taylor Swift?
Last Updated: Besides the NFL, Travis Kelce also earned a significant amount from brand deals, hosting shows and his few roles in showbiz. Travis Kelce, the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift 's boyfriend, has proven his place as an athlete. After an outstanding performance in the last NFL season, he received praise from his fans. And his biggest cheerleader? His popstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift. She was often spotted in the stands, cheering the loudest for Travis during his games. While Travis is undoubtedly a remarkable athlete, he is also smart when it comes to finances. As per Celebrity Net Worth, the Kansas City Chiefs star is worth around $90 million (approximately Rs 751 crore). Besides sports, the 35-year-old athlete has earned from brand deals, hosting shows and his few roles in showbiz. Considered one of the highest-paid soccer players, Travis reportedly signed a two-year, $34.25 million extension with the Chiefs in April 2024, which means he gets $17 million per year as salary. In his entire NFL career, he has earned nearly $100 million. There are rumours that Travis' contract will come to an end in 2025, but there are no confirmations yet. Travis also earns a whopping $5 million every year from his brand deals with companies like McDonald's, Nike, Papa John's, Bud Light, State Farm and more. Additionally, the NFL star was also appointed as the spokesperson for Pfizer to promote its COVID-19 vaccine educational campaign. While there were rumours that he was paid $20 million, it was later reported that he got around $1-2 million. Apart from this, Travis runs a podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce, named New Heights. They launched this weekly podcast in 2022. In August of last year, the Kelce brothers signed a three-year deal worth $100 million with Amazon's Wondery audio network service to bring their show to the platform. Travis is also a popular face on reality shows. He was first seen on-screen on E!'s reality television dating show Catching Kelce. He even hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, which also saw a special appearance of his brother Jason, following his Super Bowl LVII victory in 2023. In 2024, Travis was seen in the horror drama Grotesquerie, starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and others. He is reportedly working with Adam Sandler in an upcoming movie. The NFL star has a 10,000-square-foot mansion in Kansas City, Missouri, which he purchased for $995,000 in 2019. In 2023, he bought another mansion in a gated community in Kansas City for a little under $6 million. Despite his impressive success, Travis still trails behind his superstar girlfriend, Taylor. As per the aforementioned website, she has a net worth of $1.5 billion. First Published: June 13, 2025, 11:49 IST
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Red flags or real deal? What Travis Kelce's dating history says about his relationship with Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce's past relationships, including a reality TV show and a long-term romance with Kayla Nicole, have raised questions about his commitment (Getty Images) When Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and global pop sensation Taylor Swift went public with their romance, fans and media alike were divided. Some called it a match made in pop culture heaven, while others raised eyebrows over Kelce's past dating life. But what does his history with women actually reveal—and should Swifties be concerned? Travis Kelce's reality TV past still follows him Before he was making headlines with Swift, Kelce dabbled in reality TV. In 2016, he starred in a short-lived dating show called Catching Kelce, where he dated 50 women from different U.S. states. The show painted him as charming but noncommittal, and fans remember his hesitancy to settle down. His final pick, Maya Benberry, later accused him of being unfaithful—an allegation Kelce denied, but one that still lingers in the minds of skeptical Swifties. Travis Kelce's most serious relationship raised commitment questions Kelce's longest public relationship was with sports broadcaster and model Kayla Nicole. The two were together on and off from 2017 to 2022, but their romance was often clouded by rumors of infidelity and financial disputes. Nicole later hinted on social media that she 'settled' in the relationship and felt undervalued. While Kelce never publicly responded, the breakup left fans wondering if he was truly ready for something serious. Does Travis Kelce's dating history show emotional growth or red flags? Critics argue that Kelce's past shows a pattern of commitment issues, but others see signs of personal growth. In recent interviews, he's spoken more openly about wanting 'real connection' and finding someone who understands his lifestyle. Enter Taylor Swift, a woman who not only gets the demands of fame but has weathered high-profile relationships herself. Some Swift fans worry about Kelce's reputation as a party-loving athlete, but others point out that Swift's no-nonsense approach to relationships may be exactly what he needs. Are Taylor and Travis a PR move or something deeper? Skeptics question whether their pairing is more about media headlines than genuine love. But unlike her past relationships, Swift has shown a rare openness with Kelce—attending games, interacting with his mom, and even mentioning him subtly in interviews. While no relationship is immune to scrutiny, especially in the spotlight, their bond seems more grounded than most celebrity romances. Also Read: Travis Kelce's drug confession could test Taylor Swift's limits in their high-profile relationship Only time will tell if this is the real deal. But one thing is clear: Travis Kelce's dating history may raise questions, but it also shows a man who may finally be ready to grow up.
