Man Apologizes After Shouting Insulting Expletives At Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce encountered a tense moment earlier this week as he was leaving "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

On Thursday, November 21, a group of fans gathered behind a fence, hoping for autographs, but when Kelce declined to interact with the crowd, frustration grew, and one particularly persistent fan, determined to get a signature, began shouting insults as Kelce got into his car.

The individual soon regretted his actions and apologized to Jason Kelce.

The man yelled several expletives at the "New Heights" host and tried to guilt him into approaching the group. He also told the now-retired NFL star that he “ain’t nobody special” and accused him of “being a d-ck” for refusing their request, according to footage obtained by TMZ Sports. Kelce, who appeared to be backed by security, responded to the insults, saying he’s “not trying to be a d-ck.” The man shot back, “I don’t care — it’s not the autograph, it’s the attitude.”

Kelce explained further, telling the crowd he doesn’t sign autographs for people who “follow” his travel locations. The man replied, “We’re not following you. We get every guest that comes here,” while another person in the group added, “This is public information!”

The man continued to berate and curse at Kelce, claiming he’s “nothing” and comparing him to other "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" guests who had signed autographs for the group. “Morgan Freeman, Harrison Ford have the time, but you don’t?” the man said to Kelce. “F-ck you.”

Kelce ultimately reconsidered and stepped out of the car to sign autographs for the group, as shown in the video. “I’m not trying to be rude,” Kelce told the crowd. “I’m not trying to be mean.”

Although Kelce was interrupted, one fan spoke up in his defense, saying, “Jason, you’re nice, I swear!”

The man who had been shouting at Kelce moments earlier suddenly shifted to an apologetic and complimentary tone, seemingly embarrassed by his behavior. “Do not put that on the f-cking internet,” he said, admitting he was “ashamed of that moment.”

He went on to apologize, telling Kelce, “I have love for you,” to which the former athlete responded warmly. “I have love for you, okay,” Kelce replied. “And I’m sorry. I didn’t mean anything about it, I promise.”

The interaction ended on a positive note, with Kelce shaking hands with the man and even signing an autograph for him.

Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, have announced that they’re expecting their fourth child—a baby girl. The news was shared on Instagram on Friday, November 22, with an adorable photo of their three daughters—Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 21 months—all dressed in matching sweaters embroidered with "big sister."

In the post, Kylie playfully highlighted the girls' reactions to the announcement: Wyatt looked shocked, Elliotte beamed with excitement, and Bennett was in tears.

"I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister," a pregnant Kylie wrote in the Instagram caption. "At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!" she shared.

Taylor Swift, who is dating Travis, liked Kylie's post, while Brittany Mahomes wrote, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!!"

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the retired Philadelphia Eagles center announced during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that he will be hosting a new late-night show on ESPN.

The show, titled "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," is set to debut on January 3, 2025, and will air for five consecutive Friday nights at 1 a.m. ET.

Filmed in front of a live audience at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, the program will feature celebrity guests, NFL legends, and live music by Philadelphia-based band SNACKTIME. Kelce described the project as “a celebration” and expressed excitement about the opportunity.

Kelce explained that his new ESPN show provides an opportunity to bridge the gap between his football career and retirement, allowing him to spend more time with his wife, Kylie Kelce, and their daughters: Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett.

“For me, the biggest thing that players miss when they leave the sport is being around the guys,” he said. “Being able to have the show, where we’re gonna have a bunch of guys up there, legends of the game, friends that I’ve played with, coaches, celebrities,” Kelce continued. “While also incorporating NFL films, who's going to be a part of it.”