Travis Kelce in Talks to Host , ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?’ .
The Chiefs tight end is in talks to host the Amazon Prime Video reboot, 'Variety' reports.
The original show was hosted by
Jeff Foxworthy and featured contestants answering questions alongside fifth graders.
The reboot would reportedly
feature celebrity guests instead.
However, people familiar with the
situation say that there are questions about
how much time Kelce could commit to the
show if he continues playing in the NFL.
However, people familiar with the
situation say that there are questions about
how much time Kelce could commit to the
show if he continues playing in the NFL.
Some of Kelce's other entertainment endeavors outside of the world of football include appearances on 'Saturday Night Live,' .
the podcast 'New Heights
with Jason and Travis Kelce'.
and a reality series he was
previously on called 'Catching Kelce.'.
If Kelce lands the deal, producers would
likely hope to leverage his romance with Taylor Swift to draw viewership as well.
Other athletes who've hosted game shows include Michael Strahan ('The $100,000 Pyramid').
and Peyton Manning ('College Bowl')