Man Apologizes to Jason Kelce for Hurled Insults After Star Declined to Sign Autograph: 'Ashamed of That Moment'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Kelce.Photo:Sam Hodde/Getty

Sam Hodde/Getty

Jason Kelcefound himself in a heated situation earlier this week.

After Kelce chose not to engage with the group, they were upset, and one man who was extremely adamant about snagging a signature began hurling insults at Kelce as he climbed into his car.

The man yelled several expletives at theNew Heightshost, and attempted to guilt him into coming over. He also told the former footballer that he “ain’t nobody special” and is “being a d—” for declining the group’s request, the footage shows.

Jason Kelce.Mitchell Leff/Getty

Mitchell Leff/Getty

The retired athlete elaborated further, telling the fans that he doesn’t sign autographs for people who “follow” where he travels. The man responded, “We’re not following you. We get every guest that comes here,” as another member of the group chimed in, saying, “This is public information!”

The man continued to berate and swear at Kelce, telling him he’s “nothing” and comparing the former NFL star to otherJimmy Kimmel Live!guests the group has gotten autographs from. “Morgan Freeman,Harrison Fordhave the time, but you don’t?” he told Kelce. “F— you.”

The podcast host then changed his mind about interacting with the group, emerging from the car and beginning to sign autographs, the video shows. “I’m not trying to be rude,” he told the group. “I’m not trying to be mean.”

Kelce was cut off, but one fan did chime in to defend him, saying, “Jason, you’re nice, I swear!”

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The man also said he apologizes, telling Kelce “I have love for you,” as the star reciprocated. “I have love for you, okay,” the retired athlete said. “And I’m sorry. I didn’t mean anything about it, I promise.”

Kelce also appeared to shake hands with the man, and signed an autograph for him.

The former Philadelphia Eagles center had been onJimmy Kimmel Live!toannounce his upcoming ESPN series, a late night show that kicks off on Jan. 3.

Jason Kelce with wife Kylie and their three daughters.Kylie Kelce /Instagram

Kylie Kelce /Instagram

The couple shared the news on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 22 alongside a picture of their three daughters —Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 21 months— reacting to the announcement with a variety of emotions.

“I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister,” a pregnant Kylie, 32, wrote in the caption. “At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷‍♀️.”

source: people.com