When NFL star Travis Kelce Looking back on his career, he’ll have plenty to be proud of, including his All-Star appearances and (so far) three Super Bowl wins. But one thing he’d be more than happy to get rid of is his reality TV show, “Catching Kelce.” In a new interview, the superstar said he would rather undergo a painful cosmetic procedure than rewatch the 2016 special.
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Travis Kelce would rather get waxed in Brazil than watch his dating show, ‘Catching Kelce’ again
While Travis appeared enthusiastic on camera during his series of meetings, it appears the Kansas City Chiefs star has more regrets than he appeared.
Speaking with his brother, Jason Kelce, on their shared podcast “New Heights,” Travis responded to a fan who asked if he’d prefer a painful Brazilian wax or rewatch “Catching Kelce.”
“I prefer to have Brazilian hair removal. Are you kidding me?” he said, to which Jason replied, “Yeah, rip it off.” Easy decision.
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Travis Kelce has previously spoken about not liking filming the dating show
Continuing, Travis joked: “But yeah, I’d rather just get waxed.” However, this isn’t a surprising statement from the NFL star, as he has previously admitted to not being too fond of his time on the show.
In fact, the NFL star called his decision to film “the worst thing I’ve ever done” during an episode of the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast. According to Travis, filming the show did nothing for him other than show him dating 50 different women.
“It didn’t prepare me for anything. I didn’t realize what reality TV actually was,” he said. “I don’t even think anyone watched it.”
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Travis Kelce admitted to spending most of his money during his early years in the NFL
This isn’t the first time Travis has spoken publicly about filming the seven-episode series in 2016. During a 2023 appearance on “The Pivot” podcast, Travis hinted that he signed on to appear on the series after facing financial challenges during his early years in the league.
“I was in such bad shape financially in my first two years,” he confessed. “I literally wrote my first checks like it was nothing. My season checks, all that. I was having so much fun, buying everything I wanted to do, going wherever I wanted… So I heard about this situation where I could make six figures in two weeks? I was like… ‘Actually, this is starting to sound a little better.'”
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Is Travis preparing to retire?
Luckily for Travis, he doesn’t need to rewatch old episodes of “Catching Kelce,” as he’s added new credits, such as “Happy Gilmore 2,” “Moonbase 8” and “Grotesquerie” to his resume. In 2024, he even hosted the Amazon Prime original “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” »
So, could he consider adding more to his plate in 2026? It’s possible, as rumors are swirling that the 36-year-old is preparing to hang up his cleats for good after the Chiefs failed to make the playoffs for the first time in 10 straight years.
While no one knows the answer, his brother, Jason, said on a “Monday Night Football” show that he’s waiting for an answer like the rest of the world.
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“I’m curious too,” he said. “In my opinion, to make this decision you have to step away from the game a little.”
“Play these last three games, enjoy it with your teammates, enjoy it with your coaches,” he continued. “The team will be different whether you come back next year or not. So enjoy these last three games and let it sink in. It will come to you in time.”
One thing Travis has to look forward to is his marriage to pop star Taylor Swift
In addition to his massive career decision, Travis is also gearing up for his lavish wedding to superstar Taylor Swift. The couple got engaged in August 2025 and since then, fans have been hungry for all the inside information they can get. One thing that’s for sure, though, is that Flavor Flav, also known as “King Swiftie,” won’t be in attendance.
“No, I didn’t get an invitation to the wedding,” he said, according to The Blast. But despite the disappointing news, Flav still sent his best wishes to the soon-to-be-married couple.
“But they know they had my blessing and if she invites me, you dig? Fine. I’m going. King Swiftie will be at the wedding,” he added.
