{"id":51835,"date":"2025-05-28T07:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T07:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51835"},"modified":"2025-05-28T07:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T07:33:56","slug":"travis-kelce-jason-kelce-face-criticism-over-new-heights-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51835","title":{"rendered":"Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Face Criticism Over &#8216;New Heights&#8217; Announcement.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0tight end\u00a0Travis Kelce\u00a0and his brother, ESPN analyst\u00a0Jason Kelce, continue to drop new episodes of their &#8220;New Heights&#8221; podcast through the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past several weeks, the Kelce brothers invited a slew of star-studded guests on the show including two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck.<\/p>\n<p>After hosting a\u00a0rare in-person episode\u00a0featuring\u00a0NFL\u00a0analysts Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth. Donna Kelce joined the show for a special Mother&#8217;s Day episode.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;New Heights&#8221; announced on May 27 that Wayne Gretzky is joining the show this week. In a preview clip, Jason described Gretzky as &#8220;one of the favorite athletes of all time for both of us. This is a true honor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"m-embed mm-embed--instagram l-inline\">\n<div data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DKLNEBHSfNF\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=658&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fathlonsports.com&amp;rp=%2Fentertainment%2Ftravis-kelce-jason-kelce-face-criticism-new-heights-announcement#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A11898550.2%2C%22ls%22%3A11898132.599999998%2C%22le%22%3A11898541.3%7D\" data-rhp=\"1\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DKLNEBHSfNF\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=658&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fathlonsports.com&amp;rp=%2Fentertainment%2Ftravis-kelce-jason-kelce-face-criticism-new-heights-announcement#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A11898550.2%2C%22ls%22%3A11898132.599999998%2C%22le%22%3A11898541.3%7D\" height=\"952\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-rhp=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The retired\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles center delivered an extra-long intro for &#8220;The Great One.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fifteen-time NHL All-Star, nine-time NHL MVP, 10-time scoring champion, four-time Stanley Cup Champion,&#8221; Jason gushed. &#8220;He still holds the record for most points and assists in a career, most goals, assists, and points in a single season, and nearly 60 other NHL records.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Gretzky is undeniably one of the greatest hockey players of all time, and numerous fans were excited over the announcement, many viewers couldn&#8217;t help but express disappointment over the decision.<\/p>\n<p>With Trump trying to annex Canada into the 51st state through 25% tariffs, many fans feel dismayed by the Ontario-native. One fan commented on Instagram, &#8220;YUCK!! Canadians are out on this one..\ud83e\udd22\ud83d\ude20 Normally I love you guys but not this one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Wayne Gretzky at President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025.\" width=\"5536\" height=\"3686\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE1MjA3NTM2ODAwODM1MDkx\/usatsi_25230811.jpg\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Wayne Gretzky at President Donald Trump&#8217;s inauguration ceremony<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Saul Loeb-Pool via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>One man\u00a0commented on X, &#8220;Be sure to ask him about his disgusting politics and how his home country hates him now. Then maybe ask about hockey.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One X user\u00a0added, &#8220;A couple of years ago this would\u2019ve been huge. He sold his country out to buddy up with trump and his cronies. No thanks.&#8221; One woman\u00a0posted, &#8220;No. Just no. Disappointing. Signed a life long Canadian. Read the room.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another fan\u00a0wrote, &#8220;I&#8217;ll be skipping this weeks show but see you next week. I don&#8217;t handle Trump sympathizers regardless of their sports accomplishment.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0tight end\u00a0Travis Kelce\u00a0and his brother, ESPN analyst\u00a0Jason Kelce, continue to drop new episodes of their &#8220;New Heights&#8221; podcast through the offseason. 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