Travis Kelce put his hosting skills on display in the latest look at the new “Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?” game show … complete with a jig and a joke about staying out of the slammer — but whether it’s enough to keep the project from flopping is up for debate.
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar’s first foray into the genre was revealed on Tuesday … showing him explaining the rules of the fresh twist on the old Jeff Foxworthy-led show, interacting with contestants and pointing at the camera quite a few times.
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend certainly doesn’t lack energy … using a few touchdown celebration-esque moves while on set — and poking fun at his own smarts (or lack, thereof) in the trailer.
In fact, when he’s asked what his major was in college, Kelce explained it was criminal justice … ’cause as he put it, “If I’m going to go to school, I might as well learn how to not go to jail.”
The show teased a slew of celebrity guests … including former NFLers Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Ryan Fitzpatrick, comedians Nikki Glaser and Natasha Leggero and some reality TV stars.
Kelce explained he’s always been a fan of game shows … and he’s excited to breathe new air into the franchise — especially since he’s a host, and not putting his brains to the test.
It’s a big month in the world of entertainment for Kelce — his debut on FX’s “Grotesquerie” is also coming soon.
As for “Smarter,” which airs Wednesdays on Prime Video starting October 16 … we gotta ask.
