Heidi Gardner's dream brought Travis Kelce to SNL stage

Heidi Gardner Campaigned Lorne Michaels for “a Couple Years” to Invite Travis Kelce to Host ‘SNL’
Saturday Night Live star Heidi Gardner says she lobbied hard to get Travis Kelce on the sketch-comedy show as a host. She said on a recent episode of Amanda Hirsch’s Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that she pressured Lorne Michaels for some time before he agreed to invite the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on the show.
Travis Kelce is the only ‘SNL’ guest who ‘tailgated before hosting,’ Heidi Gardner says
The Kansas City Chiefs star made his “SNL” debut in March 2023 after winning his second Super Bowl. He is currently in the hunt for his fourth championship.
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.
Heidi Gardner Reveals Lorne Michaels' 1 Condition for Travis Kelce to Host “SNL” After 'Years' of Her Asking
"His talents were already on their way." She explained that Michaels told her that Kelce had to "win the Super Bowl" before he could host.
“Lot of pressure”: Former SNL repertory player Heidi Gardner shared her relentless efforts to bring Travis Kelce to the SNL stage
Former SNL cast member Heidi Gardner shared on Amanda Hirsch's podcast that she successfully campaigned for Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce to host SNL, contingent on a Super Bowl win. Kelce's comedic hosting in 2023 highlighted his pre-existing charm and humor,
Heidi Gardner Reveals Her Persistence Brought Travis Kelce to the SNL Stage After Years
Travis Kelce's hosting gig on Saturday Night Live in March 2023 wasn't a fluke. It was the culmination of years of advocacy from SNL cast member Heidi Gardner, who is a Kansas City native as well as a lifelong Chiefs fan.
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