Travis Kelce, Lorne Michaels and SNL

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.
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.
Lorne Michaels said Travis Kelce could host SNL on one pretty big condition
Heidi Gardner advocated for Kelce to host for years even before he was publicly dating the world's biggest pop star.
Heidi Gardner Told The Story Behind Getting Travis Kelce To Host SNL And Revealed The One Requirement Lorne Michaels Gave Her
Although Jason Reitman has earned rave reviews for his depiction of the 90 minutes leading up to the first Saturday Night Live, some critiques sting a bit more than others. The Saturday Night co-writer and director recently revealed original SNL cast member Chevy Chase‘s reaction to the film, which fellow sketch comedy alum David Spade …
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 spent years trying to get Travis Kelce to host“ SNL” but Lorne Michaels had 1 condition
Gardner thought Michaels was putting "so much pressure" on Kelce, but the Chiefs tight end rose to the challenge.
How Heidi Gardner's dream brought Travis Kelce to SNL stage
SNL star Heidi Gardner’s years of lobbying led to NFL star Travis Kelce hosting SNL in March 2023 after his Super Bowl win, fulfilling Lorne Michaels’ high-stakes condition.
Heidi Gardner Took ‘A Couple Years’ to Get Travis Kelce as Host For ‘Saturday Night Live’: ‘The Biggest Swing I Ever Did’
Travis Kelce hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ in March 2023. Now, "Shrinking" actress Heidi Gardner is revealing she got him to host in the first place.
Travis Kelce's 'SNL' friend rooted for him to host show
There have been many people, men and women, that deserve credit for Travis Kelce's rise to fame: His parents, his brother, Patrick Mahomes, his teammates, and his friends. Not sure in what order, but,
I'm Gobsmacked By Nate Bargatze's SNL Story About Lorne Michaels Possibly Shooting Down The A+ George Washington Sketch
One of Season 49's best sketches was nearly left on the cutting room floor.
Andrew Singer Leaving Broadway Video As President Of Film & TV After 21 Years At Lorne Michaels’ Company
Andrew Singer is exiting Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video after 21 years. He serves as President of Film & Television & Head of ...
The Year That Blew Open ‘SNL’s’ Biggest Secrets
Live is currently in the midst of celebrating 50 years on the air. And yet, despite all odds, it continues to both dominate American culture and offer up genuinely juicy revelations about the wild ...
What Saturday Night Showed Of Billy Crystal’s Experience On The First SNL Episode
Showed Of Billy Crystal’s Experience On The First SNL Episode. In the movie, Crystal is played by Broadway actor Nicholas ...
Nate Bargatze Breaks Down ‘Washington’s Dream’ & Having To Fight For The Sketch After It Bombed During ‘SNL’ Table Read
Together, stand-up Nate Bargatze and 'Saturday Night Live; writers Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell were able to bring ...