This would not be Kelce's only appearance on SNL that year. During the October 14, 2023, episode, which was hosted by longtime cast member Pete Davidson, Kelce appeared during a sketch imitating a Fox NFL Sunday broadcast. Kelce briefly appears towards the end of the sketch as a sideline correspondent.

But Travis Kelce says his biggest challenge came before the audience had even filed in. The Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end reflected fondly on parts of pre-production his stint as host of the March 4,

The NFL star’s performance on the sketch show was praised by critics, who said he far “exceeded expectations” as a comedic actor.