Jason Kelce’s brief run on late-night television has officially come to an end.
ESPN has confirmed that They Call It Late Night, the former Philadelphia Eagles center’s talk show experiment, will not return for a second season.
The decision was Kelce’s own, according to Us Weekly. Rather than continue the weekly late-night format, Kelce opted to explore other opportunities within ESPN’s growing media ecosystem.
The network, for its part, remains interested in working with him in future roles.
That collaboration continues almost immediately. On Sunday, February 1, Kelce is set to make his hockey broadcasting debut as a special correspondent for ESPN’s coverage of the NHL Stadium Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins in Tampa, Florida.
During the broadcast, Kelce will be stationed ice-level in ESPN’s “Best Seat in the House,” conducting interviews with guests throughout the game.
Kelce also remains a familiar face during football season as part of ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown studio team.
They Call It Late Night premiered on January 3, 2025, drawing an audience of roughly 290,000 viewers. The debut leaned heavily into Kelce’s larger-than-life persona, opening with him chugging a beer that was handed to him by former Eagles wide receiver Harold Carmichael.
His wife, Kylie Kelce, followed with a playful viewer discretion message, a nod to the show’s loose tone and the couple’s four young daughters.
Jason first revealed his late-night ambitions during a November 2024 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, crediting childhood memories of watching Conan O’Brien as inspiration. He envisioned a live setting filled with football personalities, music, and the communal energy of the sport.
After the premiere, Jason acknowledged the steep learning curve of hosting a live show. “It’s really a challenge to do and pull together all the things in a show like this,” he said, reflecting on the experience and the complexity of live television.
On his New Heights podcast—co-hosted with his brother, Travis Kelce—Jason expanded on the creative vision behind the show, citing his interest in live music and classic NFL themes.
He also credited Jimmy Kimmel for offering behind-the-scenes guidance on navigating the late-night format.