It was revealed during his guest appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that former Eagles center Jason Kelce will be entering the late-night television market with his new show “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” on ESPN. According to ABC, the show will start filming in Philadelphia on January 3 and will air during the final week of the NFL regular season, which is the lead-up to the playoffs.
“I’ve always enjoyed watching late-night shows. On Kimmel’s show, Kelce recalled watching Conan O Brien with his friends during sleepovers. In honor of NFL Films’ “They Call it Pro Football,” a documentary rooted in the city’s sporting heritage, the show, which Kelce says would include “legends of the game, friends that I played with, coaches, celebrities,” took its name. The creation of the show was aided by NFL Films, which had its start in Philadelphia, the former home of Kelce’s football career and the movie.
The Philadelphia-based band “SNACKTIME” will perform live in the Union Transfer on Spring Garden Street, where the show is filmed, giving the episodes a more regional feel. According to The Inquirer, Kelce’s shift to late-night TV is a component of a larger strategy that emphasizes digital consumption. Episodes will be available on ESPN+, ESPN’s YouTube channel, and the Jason Kelce channel on YouTube, and they will be rerun on ESPN2.
In addition to his late-night work, Kelce is involved in a variety of endeavors. He co-hosts the podcast “New Heights” with his brother, Travis Kelce, and serves as an analyst on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown.” Kelce is candid about the demands of being in the spotlight, saying, “It’s a little much at times,” in an interview with The Inquirer, despite recent arguments with fans over personal boundaries and an instance involving an anti-gay abuse of his brother.
Since signing his contract with ESPN earlier this year, Kelce has had the freedom to experiment with other media platforms, such as calling games alongside Troy Aikman and Joe Buck. He continues the habit of creating music with former teammates by releasing his third and final Philly Specials holiday album as he transitions into this new role. According to FOX 29, the former NFL player’s diverse interests highlight his diversified career after leaving the field.
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