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Former Eagles star Jason Kelce announced new late-night TV show inspired by NFL Films, premiering January 4th, 2025.
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Kelce discussed missing football, busy schedule, and plans for immersive episodes with fan participation and possible guest appearances.
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Excitement turned to drama as Kelce faced heated fan confrontation outside Jimmy Kimmel studio, defusing the situation with autographs and handshakes.
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce recently made an exciting announcement about his new late-night TV show, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce, on Jimmy Kimmel Live! During his appearance, Kelce discussed how much he misses playing football and how his current schedule is even busier than his days on the field. He revealed that his show, inspired by NFL Films’ They Call It Pro Football, will air every Saturday at 1:00 a.m. Eastern starting January 4th, 2025, leading up to the Super Bowl. Each episode promises an immersive experience for NFL fans, featuring discussions on weekend games, NFL storylines, and even fan participation, with the possibility of guest appearances by his brother, Travis Kelce.
However, the excitement of Kelce’s announcement took a dramatic turn when he faced a heated fan confrontation outside the Jimmy Kimmel studio. An irate fan yelled slurs at Kelce, claiming, “You ain’t nobody special!” Despite the aggressive encounter, Kelce calmly explained his policy on signing autographs and managed to defuse the situation by signing for the crowd and shaking hands with the man who confronted him. Fans are left wondering if Kelce will address this tense moment during the premiere of his new show, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce.
