Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce, finds himself in the spotlight once again, but this time, it’s not for his on-field heroics. Kelce, nominated for Athlete of the Year in the People’s Choice Awards, recently shared his unfiltered thoughts on the nomination, leaving fans and listeners surprised.
Travis Kelce’s expletive-filled reaction to ‘nonsense’ People’s Choice nod https://t.co/qAjlPEBCIk pic.twitter.com/mq1TqM8aqL
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Kelce reveals how he really feels about People’s Choice Awards nom
In a recent episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his older brother, Jason Kelce, Travis didn’t hold back when asked about his nomination. “F—ing nonsense,” was his blunt response, questioning what he did to earn the Athlete of the Year nod.
The Chiefs’ standout player humorously added, “What did I do to get Athlete of the Year? I did ‘SNL.'” Kelce found himself among a prestigious group of nominees, including sports icons like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, Coco Gauff, Lionel Messi, Sabrina Ionescu, and Simone Biles.
Despite his straightforward thoughts on the matter, it’s undeniable that Kelce had a remarkable 2022 season, concluding with a Super Bowl victory over his older brother’s Philadelphia Eagles. The 2023 season brought both triumphs and challenges for Kelce. While he fell just short of maintaining his seven-season streak of over 1,000 receiving yards, totaling 984 yards, he remained a vital part of the Chiefs’ journey to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Off the field, Kelce’s star power has reached new heights, thanks in part to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Both Nominated for 2024 People’s Choice Awards: Full List https://t.co/Wc4wrmQECq
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Jason Kelce calls for fans to rig the People’s Choice Awards
On the podcast, Jason Kelce jokingly suggested rigging the People’s Choice voting to secure the award for his brother, declaring, “Let’s get this thing rigged. Let’s start voting up the Big Yeti for the People’s Choice Awards Athlete of the Year.” Travis joined in on the banter, expressing his desire for an award while playfully comparing it to Jason’s title of “Sexiest Man of the Year.” The award show where Travis Kelce will find out if he will add a People’s Choice Athlete of the Year to his list of accolades is set to air on February 18
