Heidi Gardner Campaigned “A Couple Years” For Travis Kelce To Host ‘SNL’

'SNL's Heidi Gardner said she campaigned for Travis Kelce to host the show — something EP Lorne Michaels eventually agreed to on one condition.

December 29, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Kevin Hernandez

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Travis Kelcehad someone atSaturday Night Livepulling for him.

I had done the ESPYs with him, announcing something together.

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Lorne was like, Well, he has to win the Super Bowl.

Heidi Gardner and Travis Kelce at the 2023 ESPYs

Heidi Gardner and Travis Kelce at the 2023 ESPYsGetty Images

And I was like, That is so much pressure to ask!

And then he won the Super Bowl!

(Kelce has since racked up three coveted Super Bowl rings.)

Kelcehosted the showin March 2023 alongside musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.