SNL Star Apologizes for Playful Bed Scene with Travis Kelce, Reveals Game Day Fuel

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04/05/2024 21h34

In a hilarious and light-hearted moment, Saturday Night Live (SNL) star, Heidi Gardner, has jokingly apologized for an on-screen bed scene with NFL star Travis Kelce during his hosting gig on the iconic show last year. The talented actress and comedian also took the opportunity to divulge Kelce's pre-game and in-game snack choice that keeps him fueled during Kansas City Chiefs' matches.

Kelce, who took on hosting duties after the Chiefs' Super Bowl win in 2023, received rave reviews for his performance on SNL. One memorable sketch involved him being in bed with a surprised Gardner, as her Hinge date interrupted their intimate moment. Although the episode aired months before Kelce's high-profile relationship with pop star Taylor Swift, Gardner playfully apologized for their on-screen encounter.

During an appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, Gardner shared that she felt "protective" of Kelce and even uncovered one of his game day secrets. The SNL star revealed that Kelce is a fan of "Uncrustables," a popular brand of pre-made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. On game day, Kelce confessed to "pounding" these snacks, even during the actual matches. So committed was Gardner to making Kelce feel at home during his SNL stint that she went to the store and bought Uncrustables for him.

Recalling a sweet moment behind the scenes, Gardner shared, "Right before dress rehearsal, we were in a scene where... sorry Taylor... we were in bed together, but he leaned over into me and said, 'I've been eating Uncrustables all day.'" It seems that Kelce's love for the easy-to-eat sandwiches knows no bounds.

Gardner also revealed an interesting tidbit about Kelce's SNL hosting opportunity. According to her, she had to convince SNL creator Lorne Michaels that Kelce deserved the spot, and she jokingly disclosed that Michaels insisted on one condition: Kelce "had to win the Super Bowl" before being considered. True to form, Kelce accomplished just that, ultimately earning his chance to shine on the SNL stage on March 4, 2023.

In other news, Kelce was spotted enjoying the festivities at a Kentucky Derby concert alongside retired NBA star Chandler Parsons and the popular electronic band, The Chainsmokers. The three were caught hanging out backstage as they soaked in the entertainment before Kelce's next venture. He is set to attend the Miami Grand Prix in Florida with girlfriend Taylor Swift and fellow Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany. This comes shortly after the quartet enjoyed a double date in Las Vegas the previous week.

With his comedic talent on full display and Uncrustables in hand, Travis Kelce continues to prove that he is not only a Super Bowl-winning athlete but also a charismatic and entertaining figure in the world of sports and entertainment.

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