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Jason Kelce is able to make his mark on late-night tv … saying his new discuss present set for 2025.
The retired NFL star confirmed he is launching a brand new late present for ESPN, titled “They Name It Late Evening With Jason Kelce,” throughout his Thursday look on “Jimmy Kimmel Stay!”
Nevertheless, as an alternative of filming the present within the typical Los Angeles or New York Metropolis places, Jason informed Jimmy he is going again to his Philadelphia roots.
As Jason put it, the brand new discuss present will see “legends of the sport, mates that I performed with, coaches, celebrities” and extra swing by the Metropolis of Brotherly Love … the place JK made is mark on the Philadelphia Eagles as a middle.
SNACKTIME, a Philly-based band, is ready to deal with the music for the present … although, no phrase if Taylor Swift, the pop star courting Jason’s brother, Travis Kelce, will make an look.
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Whereas Jason is finest identified for his work on the sphere, he is already dipped his toe into the internet hosting waters … showing as a part of ESPN’s “Monday Evening Countdown” pregame crew and co-hosting the “New Heights” podcast.
But, in line with Jason, he is at all times “cherished late-night exhibits,” confessing he used to observe Conan O’Brien along with his mates at sleepovers. So, he promised Jimmy this new present is “going to be a celebration.”
“They Name It Late Evening With Jason Kelce” will kick off January 3 and can tape hour-long episodes for five consecutive Fridays … which has been timed completely with the beginning of the NFL playoffs.
The present will air at 1 AM on ESPN … however these of you who aren’t night time owls will have the ability to stream it on ESPN+ and Jason’s YouTube channel.
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The celebration of the present’s announcement, in fact, was almost spoiled within the minutes after Jason made it, as he received right into a tense spat with an autograph seeker whereas he was making his manner out of Kimmel’s studio.
In video shot by TMZ Sports activities, you’ll be able to see a person berated Jason repeatedly after the long run Corridor of Famer initially refused to signal for him and others who had camped out.
Jason, although, subtle the state of affairs admirably … calming the person by signing his issues and shaking his hand.
