Travis Kelce, Heidi Gardner and SNL

Heidi Gardner Campaigned Lorne Michaels for “a Couple Years” to Invite Travis Kelce to Host ‘SNL’
Saturday Night Live star Heidi Gardner says she lobbied hard to get Travis Kelce on the sketch-comedy show as a host. She said on a recent episode of Amanda Hirsch’s Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that she pressured Lorne Michaels for some time before he agreed to invite the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on the show.
Travis Kelce is the only ‘SNL’ guest who ‘tailgated before hosting,’ Heidi Gardner says
The Kansas City Chiefs star made his “SNL” debut in March 2023 after winning his second Super Bowl. He is currently in the hunt for his fourth championship.
Heidi Gardner spent years trying to get Travis Kelce to host“ SNL” but Lorne Michaels had 1 condition
Gardner thought Michaels was putting "so much pressure" on Kelce, but the Chiefs tight end rose to the challenge.
Travis Kelce's 'SNL' friend rooted for him to host show
There have been many people, men and women, that deserve credit for Travis Kelce's rise to fame: His parents, his brother, Patrick Mahomes, his teammates, and his friends. Not sure in what order, but,
Lorne Michaels said Travis Kelce could host ‘SNL’ on one pretty big condition
Heidi Gardner advocated for Kelce to host for years even before he was publicly dating the world's biggest pop star.
Travis Kelce's "SNL" Appearance Was Years in the Making
Travis Kelce hosted Saturday Night Live. He was far from the first prominent athlete to do so, but he had a significant advantage over most of the professional athletes who have hosted SNL: a combination of onscreen charisma and excellent comic timing.
Jeff Daniels Recalls Hosting SNL For The Second Time Back In The '90s, And His Story Highlights How Lorne Michaels Deftly Gets What He Wants On The Show
Live, now in its 50th season, has featured many public figures, including Jeff Daniels. While the Dumb and Dumber star has ...
Nate Bargatze Breaks Down ‘Washington’s Dream’ & Having To Fight For The Sketch After It Bombed During ‘SNL’ Table Read
Together, stand-up Nate Bargatze and 'Saturday Night Live; writers Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell were able to bring ...
‘SNL’ blasted over ‘shameful’ moment audience cheers for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione
SNL’s “woke” studio audience erupted in applause at the mention of accused UnitedHealthcare assassin Luigi Mangione during a ...
The Year That Blew Open ‘SNL’s’ Biggest Secrets
Live is currently in the midst of celebrating 50 years on the air. And yet, despite all odds, it continues to both dominate ...
I'm Gobsmacked By Nate Bargatze's SNL Story About Lorne Michaels Possibly Shooting Down The A+ George Washington Sketch
One of Season 49's best sketches was nearly left on the cutting room floor.
This Melissa McCarthy "SNL" Clip Is Being Called The Funniest "SNL" Clip In A Looooong Time
Linda Lavin, the beloved veteran stage and TV actress known for her Emmy-nominated role in the 1976 sitcom Alice and for her ...
JB Smoove reveals failed ‘SNL’ sketch he wrote for Johnny Knoxville: ‘He’ll do crazy crazy s–t’
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” star JB Smoove, who also used to write on “Saturday Night Live,” has revealed some of his failed ...
Colin Jost Is Crushing It On Pop Culture Jeopardy, And It's Making Me Want To Start Rewatching SNL's Weekend Updates
Jennings and Jost are an A+ Jeopardy! pair. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
'SNL' celebrates 50 years of cast members ahead of anniversary
Live" has released a teaser for its upcoming 50th season anniversary special featuring cast members from the past 50 years ...