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Heidi Gardner Campaigned “A Couple Years” For Travis Kelce To Host ‘SNL’
DeadlineStory by Natalie Oganesyan
scrn logline
SNL newcomer Heidi Gardner campaigned for years to get NFL star Travis Kelce a hosting gig on the iconic sketch comedy show.
beat sheet
- Gardner, a rising star on SNL, was the driving force behind Kelce's hosting debut, rallying support from producer Lorne Michaels for 'a couple years'.
- Kelce's SNL appearance comes on the heels of his Super Bowl win and could further boost his crossover appeal, putting him in league with other athlete-hosts like Taylor Swift.
call sheet
Heidi Gardner, Lorne Michaels, Travis Kelce, Saturday Night Live, 'SNL'