Travis Kelce Prefers Waxing Over Rewatching His Dating Show
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, unequivocally expressed his profound disdain for his 2016 E! dating reality show, “Catching Kelce,” during a recent episode of his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason Kelce. Confronted by a fan's “No Dumb Questions” query – asking if he'd prefer endlessly rewatching “Catching Kelce” or undergoing a Brazilian wax – Kelce didn't hesitate. His immediate response was a firm preference for the painful waxing, even specifying, “I’d rather just get my gooch waxed,” a sentiment echoed by Jason, who famously got waxed for a charity event.
This strong reaction underscores Kelce's long-standing regret regarding the series, which followed him dating 50 women across seven episodes in search of a romantic partner. He has consistently labeled the show a significant “misstep” and “the worst thing I ever did.” Kelce revealed that he filmed “Catching Kelce” shortly after his rookie NFL season, admitting he didn't fully grasp the long-term implications or “what reality TV really was.” He candidly stated that the show “didn’t set me up for anything” and humorously questioned if anyone even watched it.
While acknowledging that the filming process itself was enjoyable at the time, Kelce was caught off guard by the permanence of reality television. He hadn't considered that “everybody is going to be able to see this forever,” highlighting a key risk of participating in such productions: the indelible public record of personal experiences. The article, while not defining “Brazilian wax” beyond its painful nature, uses it as a vivid metaphor for Kelce's deep aversion to his past reality TV venture, emphasizing his desire to avoid revisiting that chapter at all costs.
In recent interviews, pop culture Travis Kelce has expressed his distaste for rewatching his dating show, favoring personal grooming rituals instead.
