Report: Travis Kelce in talks to host host ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’ reboot (2024)

QUARTERFINAL. WELL, THERE ARE A WINNING COMBINATION ON THE FIELD AND NOW MAYBE IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS TOO. PATRICK MAHOMES AND TRAVIS KELCE. THEY’RE LAUNCHING A NEW STEAKHOUSE INSIDE A DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY HOTEL. KMBC NINE BRIAN JOHNSON TAKES US INSIDE THIS CONCEPT. RENDERINGS SHOW A BAR FIVE SEATS WIDE AND NINE SEATS LONG. 1587 PRIME WILL HAVE MULTIPLE PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, A JAW DROPPING MEAT DISPLAY AND A WORLD CLASS CHEF’S KITCHEN. WE’RE NOT READY TO REVEAL ALL THE DETAILS QUITE YET. WE’RE ABOUT A YEAR OUT, BUT NOBLE, 33, IS KNOWN FOR ADDING ENTERTAINMENT AND THEATRICAL ELEMENTS TO TRADITIONAL DINING. MIKEY TANA IS THE CO-FOUNDER OF NOBLE 33. THEY OPERATE HIGH END CONCEPT DINING IN LOS ANGELES, LAS VEGAS, NEW YORK, LONDON AND TORONTO. HE SAYS MAHOMES AND KELSEY FREQUENT THEIR RESTAURANTS. THEY BECAME FRIENDS WITH HIS BROTHER NOBLE, 33, HAS ALWAYS WANTED TO DO A TRADITIONAL AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE. THE STAR IS KIND OF ALIGNED. THEY GOT REALLY EXCITED ABOUT POTENTIALLY PARTNERING WITH US, AND KANSAS CITY WAS AN OBVIOUS CHOICE. 1587 PRIME WILL BE HOUSED INSIDE THE LOEWS HOTEL, WITH STREET LEVEL ACCESS TO THE 10,000 SQUARE FOOT SPACE IS DESIGNED TO WOW GUESTS WITH AN IMMERSIVE AND UPSCALE DINING EXPERIENCE AS A GUEST AT 1587, YOU’RE NOT GOING TO BE BORED. THE RESTAURANT WILL ALSO HAVE SUBTLE NODS TO TO THE ON FIELD ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MAHOMES AND KELSEY. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS THROUGH ELEVATED HOSPITALITY IN KANSAS CITY. BRIAN JOHNSON, KMBC NINE NEWS. 1587 PRIME WILL OPEN NEXT YEAR. WHY DO I HAVE THIS FEELING WITH MAHOMES AND KELCE? THAT’S GOING TO BE A TOUGH TABLE TO GET NOBLE, 33, SAYS THE RESTAURANT WILL HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST WI

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Report: Travis Kelce in talks to host host ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’ reboot

New reporting from Variety suggests the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in discussions for the new TV show on Amazon Prime Video

Travis Kelce is reportedly trying to head back to elementary school. According to a report from Variety, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is talks to become the host of a celebrity-focused reboot of the popular game show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” The new series would reportedly stream on Amazon Prime Video. Kelce has long been dipping his toes into the entertainment space. This would be by far the NFL star's most significant foray into Hollywood following appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” the reality series “Catching Kelce,” and the comedy series "Moonbase 8", alongside his podcast New Heights.Amazon representatives did not provide official comment to Variety.A question surrounding the talks is reportedly Kelce's required time commitment if the tight end should continue playing football for several more seasons. The 34-year-old has indicated no timeline as to when he plans to retire from the NFL but is undoubtedly in the twilight years of his football career.According to Variety, the new version of the show, initially hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy on Fox, would rely on celebrity guests rather than children.The program ran on Fox for four total seasons after debuting in 2007, in addition to years of syndication. It then moved to Paramount Global’s Nickelodeon in 2019, where it was hosted by John Cena.Kelce is coming off of back-to-back Super Bowl wins and has had a busy offseason already. The tight end has been spending time with his girlfriend , Taylor Swift, during the international leg of the popstar's Eras Tour. He also announced plans for a new restaurant in partnership with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and was with his brother as he retired from football.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

Travis Kelce is reportedly trying to head back to elementary school.

According to a report from Variety, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is talks to become the host of a celebrity-focused reboot of the popular game show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

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The new series would reportedly stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Kelce has long been dipping his toes into the entertainment space. This would be by far the NFL star's most significant foray into Hollywood following appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” the reality series “Catching Kelce,” and the comedy series "Moonbase 8", alongside his podcast New Heights.

Amazon representatives did not provide official comment to Variety.

A question surrounding the talks is reportedly Kelce's required time commitment if the tight end should continue playing football for several more seasons.

The 34-year-old has indicated no timeline as to when he plans to retire from the NFL but is undoubtedly in the twilight years of his football career.

According to Variety, the new version of the show, initially hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy on Fox, would rely on celebrity guests rather than children.

The program ran on Fox for four total seasons after debuting in 2007, in addition to years of syndication. It then moved to Paramount Global’s Nickelodeon in 2019, where it was hosted by John Cena.

Kelce is coming off of back-to-back Super Bowl wins and has had a busy offseason already. The tight end has been spending time with his girlfriend , Taylor Swift, during the international leg of the popstar's Eras Tour. He also announced plans for a new restaurant in partnership with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and was with his brother as he retired from football.

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Report: Travis Kelce in talks to host host ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’ reboot (2024)
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