Travis Kelce reveals reading struggles after SNL hosting gig
- Travis Kelce faced challenges while preparing for his guest-hosting role on SNL due to his reading difficulties.
- He described the table reading process as particularly difficult, as he struggled to engage fully with the material.
- Despite the challenges, Kelce enjoyed his experience on SNL and feels comfortable with comedy.
In March 2023, Travis Kelce, a professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs, guest-hosted an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL). During an interview on the podcast 'Bussin' with the Boys,' he shared that the preparation for this role proved challenging due to his difficulties with reading. Kelce stated that he found the table reading particularly hard, noting, 'for a guy that can’t really read that well, it was kind of a f**ked situation.' He shared how he focused more on not skipping lines rather than truly acting or embodying the characters during the readings. Despite these obstacles, he expressed that he enjoyed the experience overall, feeling more at ease with the comedic aspects of the show, stating, 'The silly stuff, the funny stuff, the comedy, I just feel so much more comfortable.' This perspective suggests that while Kelce may struggle with reading scripts, he has a natural talent for performing in a humorous context. Additionally, he discussed the intense preparation leading up to the episode, which involved long hours and late nights, describing the week as a 'crazy ride.' Alongside the pressures of acting, Kelce also aims to balance his responsibilities as an NFL player while exploring his newfound interest in acting, having appeared in projects such as FX’s 'Grotesquerie' and the forthcoming 'Happy Gilmore' sequel on Netflix.