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Donna Kelce, mother to NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, may soon trade NFL suites and red carpets for an entirely new spotlight-reality television.
According to growing speculation online, she is rumored to be a contestant on the season of The Traitors, a social strategy game show hosted by Alan Cumming and modeled on the Dutch series De Verraders.
The buzz began after a post on X suggested a preliminary cast list for Season 4, featuring a diverse mix of reality stars and entertainers.
Names included Survivor's Rob Cesternino, Big Brother's Tiffany Mitchell, drag star Monet X Change, figure skater Johnny Weir, and Real Housewives personalities Lisa Rinna and Dorinda Medley.
But it was the mention of Donna Kelce that grabbed widespread attention. For fans of the NFL and pop culture alike, the idea of seeing the beloved football mom navigate lies, alliances, and betrayals in a Scottish castle has proven too good to ignore.
Known for her warm personality, quick wit, and viral Super Bowl appearances, Donna seems like an ideal addition to a show built on charisma and psychological gamesmanship.
Donna Kelce's rise from football mom to fan favorite
Though she first gained national recognition simply as "Travis and Jason Kelce's mom," Donna Kelce has steadily carved out a name for herself over the past few years.
Whether it's sitting alongside Taylor Swift in the VIP suite at Kansas City Chiefs games or offering grounded advice on the New Heights podcast, Donna has become a media presence in her own right.
She's also made several recent appearances on-screen, including roles in TV movies like Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, where she played the manager of a Kansas City barbecue restaurant, and Christmas on Call, where she charmed fans with her Philly-rooted humor.
Her cameo in the 2023 Kelce documentary only added to her growing popularity, giving viewers a heartfelt glimpse into the family's private moments.
Beyond the cameras, Donna continues to be a foundational part of her sons' lives.
She's spoken candidly about raising two future NFL stars, saying, "Jason and Travis were very active, and if we wanted any sanity in the household at all, we knew we had to keep them extremely busy."
During an emotional episode of New Heights, she recalled watching her sons face off in Super Bowl LVII as "the best day ever, except for when both you guys were born."
Her also extends to her son's relationships. In 2023, a source told People magazine, "Donna likes Taylor and thinks she's very sweet and down to earth," further confirming the tight-knit nature of the Kelce clan.
Donna's bond with her daughter-in-law, Kylie Kelce, has also drawn iration. When Kylie candidly remarked "I have a diaper in my bra" on a podcast, Donna's reaction-"Ha ha"-went viral for its relatability and humor.
During a recent appearance at the QVC Women's Summit, Donna summed up her parenting values in one simple sentence: "I just wanted to make sure that they treated everyone the same."
Her grounded nature has made her one of the most beloved figures in sports culture today.
If the rumors prove true, Donna Kelce's leap into reality TV is just another example of her unexpected, but well-earned, rise to stardom. From sidelines to center stage, she continues to win over fans one moment at a time.