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Jason Kelce Thrills Fans with American Flag Speedo and Twitter Takes Notice
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Former Eagles footballer and current ESPN commentator Jason Kelce wowed the crowd at an event in New Jersey when he snatched off his shorts and brought an American flag-themed speedo to light.
Kelce – the brother of football player (and Taylor Swift's boyfriend) Travis Kelce, with whom Jason hosts the "New Heights" podcast – "attended his fifth annual celebrity bartending event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey" when he made the bold fashion statement," Us Magazine recounted.
The publication noted that the crowd's "chorus of cheers turned way up when he pulled off his big reveal."
The writeup added, "The video was already painfully on brand, but Kelce, 37, hammered it all home with a too-short Eagles tank top and the iconic white dad New Balance sneakers."
Multiple sites online took note of the worthy cause for which Kelce showed off his patriotic colors. "Kelce was there to be a celebrity bartender at the charity event, which he's put on for the past five years," UK newspaper the Daily Mail pointed out, noting that the event was "a benefit for the Eagles Autism Foundation."
"The Eagles Autism Foundation is a non-profit that raises funds for 'innovative research and care programs' for those with autism," USA Today explained.
Gay Twitter highlighted the wardrobe worn by the sports icon, who was looking "much thinner" these days according to the Mail.
Thirsty sports fans, be warned: Mrs. Kelce doesn't take kindly to some of the thoughts floating around about her famous husband's charity stunt.
"I'm gonna need you to sit down, put your tongues back in your mouth and be respectful," Page Six quoted Kylie Kelce saying on her podcast, "Not Gonna Lie." "That man is a father to my children."
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.