Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, now a global celebrity and Super Bowl champion, has made a hilarious yet brutally honest confession about a chapter of his past he deeply regrets. During a recent episode of his popular 'New Heights' podcast, Kelce revealed he would willingly choose physical discomfort over reliving the experience of his 2016 reality dating show.
The Unfiltered Podcast Confession
The moment of candor arrived during the podcast's lighthearted 'No Dumb Questions' segment. Kelce and his brother Jason were presented with a stark choice: be forced to watch 'Catching Kelce' on a loop forever or undergo a Brazilian wax like Jason once did. Without a moment's hesitation, Travis Kelce declared, "I'd rather get Brazilian waxed. Are you kidding me?" His brother Jason agreed instantly, calling it an "easy decision." Travis doubled down, adding, "But yeah, I'd rather just get my gooch waxed."
While the exchange was filled with laughter, it underscored a long-standing and genuine regret Kelce holds about the show. The reality series, which aired in 2016, featured the NFL star dating 50 women, one from each US state. At the time, Kelce was motivated by financial insecurity, a fact he has openly discussed on other platforms like 'The Pivot' podcast.
From Financial Need to Lasting Regret
Kelce has been transparent about his shaky financial start in the NFL. "I was so bad financially my first couple years," he admitted, noting he spent his initial paychecks recklessly. The offer to earn a six-figure sum for just two weeks of work on 'Catching Kelce' seemed like a lifeline. "I heard about the situation where I can make six figures in two weeks? I was like … 'This is actually starting to sound a little better,'" he explained.
However, the promised quick money and visibility came at a cost. Reflecting on the experience years later on the 'Bussin' With the Boys' podcast, Kelce didn't mince words. He labeled the show "the worst thing I ever did," concluding that "It didn't set me up for anything. I didn't realize what reality TV really was." His recent wax-related comment is a humorous extension of this enduring sentiment.
A New Chapter of Success and Stability
Today, Travis Kelce's life and career are in a completely different space. He is a cornerstone of the championship-winning Kansas City Chiefs, a successful podcaster, and a global icon, especially since his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift became public. The couple recently announced their engagement with playful warmth, stating, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." Swift herself praised Kelce's thoughtful proposal on 'The Graham Norton Show'.
This stark contrast between his past and present highlights a journey of significant personal growth. The episode is less about cringing at an old mistake and more about the relief of moving forward. Kelce's story now resonates as one of learning, self-awareness, and consciously choosing better paths after early missteps. His candidness about the regret continues to endear him to fans who value authenticity over a polished, perfect image.
