{"id":17739,"date":"2025-01-08T00:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=17739"},"modified":"2025-01-08T00:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:36:35","slug":"sick-of-both-kelces-disaster-for-espn-as-calls-mount-against-jason-kelce-after-show-tanked-on-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=17739","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSick of Both Kelces\u201d: Disaster for ESPN as Calls Mount Against Jason Kelce After Show Tanked on Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Who knew\u00a0<strong>Philly<\/strong>\u00a0grit wouldn\u2019t translate to late-night TV?\u00a0<strong>Jason Kelce<\/strong>\u2018s new show,\u00a0<em>They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce<\/em>, premiered on January 4, 2025. With big Philly vibes and even bigger expectations. Filmed at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, the show brought in SNACKTIME as the house band and leaned heavily into Kelce\u2019s charm. But despite all the hype, the ratings for the debut weren\u2019t exactly what ESPN was hoping for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"player_stn-player__Dybik\" data-new-ad=\"false\">\n<div class=\"player_stn-head__UHYnK\">\n<div class=\"jsx-4067545003 container\">\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The first episode had a packed lineup with NBA legend\u00a0<em>Charles Barkley<\/em>, comedian\/rapper\u00a0<strong>Lil Dicky<\/strong>, and NFL analyst\u00a0<strong>Brian Baldinger<\/strong>\u00a0sharing the stage. Kelce\u2019s wife,\u00a0<strong>Kylie<\/strong>, even made an appearance with her segment, \u201c<em>Kylie\u2019s Corner<\/em>,\u201d adding a personal touch. Between the interviews, an NFL playoff discussion, and a skit with Jimmy Kimmel, the show tried to balance sports talk with humor. Of course, Kelce being Kelce, he ended the night by chugging an entire beer\u2014classic.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jason Kelce\u2019s ESPN late-night show ratings \u2018not particularly good\u2019 in debut <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q0lmYhpdwF\">https:\/\/t.co\/q0lmYhpdwF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/awfulannouncing\/status\/1876465039458095209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Even with the fun moments, the episode struggled to find its rhythm. The pacing felt off, and some of the segments didn\u2019t quite land with the audience. While the concept had potential, it didn\u2019t translate as smoothly as Jason Kelce\u2019s podcast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">For now, ESPN and Kelce have some work to do to make the show click. With more episodes on the way, they will need to figure out how to fine-tune the mix of sports, comedy, and the Philly flavor to keep viewers coming back. While we wait for that to happen, let\u2019s see what fans had to say about this mixed debut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Jason Kelce\u2019s debut on late-night TV was supposed to be a big moment, but fans weren\u2019t exactly feeling it.\u00a0<em>\u201cThis first show is certainly going to be pretty Philly, but it will eventually evolve into a show that feels more national. But I always want the Philly roots be felt and heard. So that was an important thing for us<\/em>,\u201d Kelce said ahead of the premiere. However, his vision didn\u2019t seem to connect with many. One user commented \u201c<em>Sick of both Kelces\u201d<\/em>. Signaling that the hype around both Jason and his brother, Travis, might be wearing thin. But, this was just the start of the ultimate mayhem against the former NFL player\u2019s show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The push to promote Jason Kelce was met with plenty of frustration, as one user commented on ESPN\u2019s strategy. \u201c<em>Why are they so desperately trying to promote this guy?<\/em>\u201c. Others felt that Kelce would be better off sticking with his podcast. Where his more relaxed and authentic personality could shine through without the constraints of a primetime TV show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The late-night time slot also sparked confusion, with one commenting, \u201c<em>Who is getting up at 1 AM ET to watch Jason Kelce\u2019s show about\u2026 who knows what?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0The show\u2019s timing, particularly for East Coast viewers, raised some eyebrows. Even for West Coast audiences, airing at 10 PM PST didn\u2019t seem to make a difference. With viewers noting that \u201cnot many people tuned in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Although some viewers acknowledged Jason Kelce\u2019s charm, there was a sense that ESPN might be overdoing it with his media presence. \u201c<em>I like Jason, but ESPN is really overdoing it with him<\/em>,\u201d. It seemed clear that while Kelce is a likable figure, his late-night show might not be the right fit for him, leaving fans longing for something that better matched his personality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The harshest criticism came from those who believed the hype around Kelce wouldn\u2019t last long. Especially as the\u00a0<a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/nfl-active-news-calls-mount-against-disgraceful-andy-reid-for-eliminating-bengals-and-dolphins-as-chiefs-score-zero-points-vs-broncos\/\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_1\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 run has ended with the Broncos winning<\/a>. \u201c<em>His 15 minutes need to end in about 2,<\/em>\u201d was the opinion of a user who felt his moment in the spotlight was fleeting. In the end, one clear message from\u00a0<em>The Paulie and Tony Fusco Show\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0X handle stood out: \u201c<em>There\u2019s only one show that would DOMINATE that time slot, bro<\/em>.\u201d Whether the winners of the 2024 Best Sports Comedy podcast were hinting at themselves or any other show remains unknown. But it\u2019s clear, no one is looking at Jason Kelce with big heart eyes at the moment!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The overwhelming takeaway was that Jason Kelce\u2019s debut late-night gig might not be the show to fill that prime real quick, and fans are already eager to see how ESPN will adjust or if the show will find its footing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"new-heading_heading-container__K1E3x\" data-content=\"Watch What\u2019s Trending Now!\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Who knew\u00a0Philly\u00a0grit wouldn\u2019t translate to late-night TV?\u00a0Jason Kelce\u2018s new show,\u00a0They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce, premiered on January 4, 2025. 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