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Live from Studio 8H, it’sTravis Kelce!
During hisopening monologue, which featured numerous cutaways to his family — including older brotherJason Kelceand their parents,Donna and Ed Kelce— the NFL star celebrated his2023 Super Bowl winand revealed that he was nervous about doing the intro on the late-night comedy sketch series.
“But then I remembered, I’m pretty good with words. Like during games, I do these super eloquent pump-up speeches for my teammates” he said, before a video of him repeatedly screaming “More! More! More!” played.
“And sometimes I even do it in myPat Mahomesvoice,” Kelce added, then mimicking his fellow Chiefs teammate. “Love you, Pat.”
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During the show, Kelce took part in various sketches, including one where he played anodd customer at the American Girl Doll store’s café, and another where he portrayedSNLcast memberBowan Yang’s “straight male friend.”
One other moment from the show saw Kelce perform in a parody of Netflix’sToo Hot to Handle.
She first sang “Blindsided,” before later taking the stage once more to croon “Penthouse” near the end of the show.
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Season 48 ofSNLhas been taking place as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons, whileCecily Strongleft the show in December 2022.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”
Saturday Night Livewill return on March 4 withJenna Ortegaas host andThe 1975as musical guest.
source: people.com
