Jason Kelce Ends Run of Late-Night Show on ESPN: What's Next for the NFL Star?
Jason Kelce has decided not to pursue a second season of his show, They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce, in 2026. Kelce made the decision to explore other opportunities during the offseason, leading to the conclusion of the show. ESPN, the network that aired the program, supported Kelce's decision and will collaborate with him on future projects. The show, which aired late Friday nights and early Saturday mornings, featured NFL storylines and games, drawing inspiration from traditional late-night television. Kelce, a fan of Conan O'Brien, named the show as a tribute to NFL Films, which produced the program alongside Kelce's production company and Skydance Sports. The debut episode garnered 290,000 viewers on ESPN, and Kelce acknowledged the challenges of the comedy-driven format on a podcast. Despite earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, Kelce opted to explore different opportunities rather than commit to another season of the show. ESPN announced that Kelce will participate in select events during the offseason, including coverage of the NHL Stadium Series, as part of their strategy to utilize him in various one-off opportunities. Kelce will continue to be a featured analyst on Monday Night Countdown during the NFL season, with plans for additional projects in the future.