The popular podcast New Heights, hosted by the dynamic NFL brother duo Jason and Travis Kelce, finally put an end to days of intense fan speculation this Wednesday, November 19. The brothers revealed the identities of their two highly-anticipated female guests for a special bonus episode scheduled for Monday, November 24.
Ending the Fan Guessing Game
The mystery began when the Kelces teased an upcoming episode featuring two mystery women on their official Instagram account. This sent their massive fanbase, affectionately known as the 92 percenters, into a frenzy of guesses. Many were convinced that the guests would be a repeat appearance from global music icon Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's girlfriend, or their sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce.
However, Jason and Travis Kelce cleared all confusion during their regular Wednesday episode. They confirmed that the special guests would be none other than Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, two of the most prominent and respected sports broadcasters in the United States.
Why These Guests Are So Significant
Jason Kelce did not hold back his excitement, calling the duo maybe two of the most demanded guests of all time. His brother Travis echoed the sentiment, describing Andrews and Thompson as fun, sharp, and always honest, which only amplified the anticipation for the upcoming episode.
The connection between these hosts and the Kelce brothers, particularly Travis, runs deeper than just sports journalism. Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson became pivotal figures in the now-famous Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift love story back in August 2023. Shortly after Travis had publicly expressed his interest in meeting Taylor Swift on his podcast, both Andrews and Thompson used their platform, the Calm Down podcast, to play matchmaker.
Erin Andrews had directly addressed Swift, saying, Taylor, I don't know what you are doing right now, but please try our friend Travis. He is fantastic. Charissa Thompson immediately backed her up, adding, No one will give you a better time than this guy.
Their advocacy did not go unnoticed. When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce eventually began dating, Thompson reposted the old clip, to which a grateful Travis Kelce commented, I owe you big time, accompanied by laughing emojis. Furthermore, Erin Andrews had the exclusive honour of being the first person to interview Travis Kelce after he proposed to Taylor Swift, capturing his raw, emotional reaction to the engagement.
A Highly Awaited Podcast Debut
The teaser's mention of a New Heights debut was a crucial clue that led some astute fans to correctly guess Andrews and Thompson, as neither of the seasoned hosts had ever appeared on the show before, unlike Swift and Kylie Kelce. The brothers promised that the Monday episode will be a fun and open conversation with the two sports hosts, who have supported their careers for years.
This special episode is set to offer fans a unique, behind-the-scenes look into the relationships that shape the world of sports and entertainment, straight from the people who helped catalyse one of the most talked-about relationships of the year.
