February 16, 2023 12:00 pm
While Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes got to say, "I'm going to Disneyland" after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, teammate Travis Kelce earned another iconic media gig.The All-Pro tight end will host "Saturday Night Live" on March 4.The comedy sketch show tweeted about Kelce's appearance on Thursday, and Kelce confirmed it in an appearance on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon." The "SNL" musical guest on March 4 will be Kelsea Ballerini.Kelce told Fallon, a former "SNL" star, "I was a huge (Chris) Farley, (Will) Ferrell, Fallon kind of guy growing up,. And I used to watch 'Saturday Night Live' with my mother. It's an absolute honor and a privilege to be hosting 'SNL' March 4th. I am so nervous for that -- oh my gosh."Fallon replied that he told "SNL" showrunner Lorne Michaels regarding Kelce, "He's so charming and he can sing and he's fun."Kelce said, "You think that about me? Thanks, man. ... You're making me blush."Kelce, 33, won a Super Bowl showdown against his older brother, Jason Kelce, the Philadelphia Eagles' center.