In a heartwarming Mother’s Day episode of New Heights, Jason and Travis Kelce were joined by their mother, Donna Kelce, for an honest and entertaining conversation about their childhood, sibling relationship, and even their early dating lives.
Jason Kelce opened up about sibling rivalry, sharing his belief that parents play a crucial role in fostering a strong, supportive relationship between siblings. He explained that for siblings to stay close, parents need to ensure that each child feels equally loved and supported.
“I think that if you want two brothers to love each other, as parents, you need to go above and beyond to make sure that both kids feel like they’re getting loved and attention in the same amounts,” Jason explained.
He added that parents should also encourage their children to celebrate and support each other.
Jason reflected that he and Travis never experienced a sense of competition growing up, which he attributes to the efforts made by their parents, Donna and Ed. Simple gestures, like attending both of their games, played a major role in maintaining their bond and preventing rivalry.
Donna Kelce calls out her sons’ secrecy
The conversation took a playful turn when Donna Kelce teased her sons about their secretive dating lives during their college years.
“Jason, you didn’t really bring many girls home. You were dating, but I didn’t know any of them. It was the same with Travis. I met maybe one or two, but I didn’t really know who you were dating. You told me nothing. Zero,” Donna shared, joking about how little she knew about their relationships at the time.
Jason, in his typical self-deprecating style, admitted that he had “zero game” in college, humorously describing himself as looking like an “overweight Oompa Loompa” during those years. The brothers laughed at the memory, offering a rare glimpse into their more lighthearted family moments.
In their personal lives, Jason has been happily married to Kylie Kelce (née McDevitt) since 2018. The couple recently welcomed their fourth daughter, Finnley, in April 2025. Meanwhile, Travis began dating pop superstar Taylor Swift in 2023 after previously dating sports reporter Kayla Nicole for five years and starring in the dating show Catching Kelce.
The special Mother’s Day episode of New Heights provided fans with a rare look into the Kelce brothers’ upbringing and the strong bond they share. While they are now both at the top of their game in the NFL, it’s clear that Donna and Ed Kelce’s unwavering support and attention played a significant role in shaping the brothers’ relationship and success, both on and off the field.
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