During the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France on Monday, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce shared news that has reignited interest in their family. Their mother, Donna Kelce, is set to join the upcoming fourth season of Peacock’s celebrity competition series, The Traitors, drawing curiosity from fans and media alike.
Donna Kelce’s New Role on The Traitors Sparks Family Reactions
The Kelce brothers, known for their achievements on the football field and their podcast New Heights, addressed their mother’s latest venture during a public discussion at Cannes. Donna, affectionately called Mama Donna by her sons, announced her participation on Instagram with a nod to her family’s athletic legacy, writing,
“I raised two playmakers, but now it’s Mama’s turn.”
Jason and Travis openly shared their thoughts on this surprising development. Jason admitted to feeling “cautiously pessimistic” about Donna’s chances on the show, which involves strategic backstabbing and deception. Travis added a lighthearted comment to ease the mood:
“We’ve seen the evil side of Donna, you guys haven’t,”
followed immediately by,
“There is no evil, she’s the sweetest.”
Donna Kelce’s Expanding Presence in Entertainment
Donna’s involvement in The Traitors is not her first appearance on screen. She was prominently featured in the 2023 documentary Kelce, which chronicled the family’s life during the 2022 NFL season leading to the Super Bowl LVII matchup between Travis’s Chiefs and Jason’s Eagles. She also ventured into acting with her scripted debut in the 2024 Hallmark Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, a film that included subtle references to Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift.
Upcoming Commitments for Travis Kelce After Cannes Appearance
Following their event in France, Travis Kelce is expected to return to Kansas City on Tuesday to begin the Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp in preparation for his 13th NFL season. The Kelce family’s ongoing engagement with both sports and entertainment continues to attract public attention, especially as Donna’s new reality TV role adds another dimension to their story.