Travis Kelce hosting ‘SNL’ made cast member feel ‘very protective’ of him

Travis Kelce won big in 2023 between his relationship with Taylor Swift, on top of a Super Bowl win followed by a well-received "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig.

"SNL" cast member Heidi Gardner revealed on Friday on "Today with Hoda & Jenna" that she was a fan of the Chiefs’ tight end, being a Kansas City, Missouri native, and felt "very protective" of the NFL star when he appeared on the show.

The hosts joked that Gardner "loved him before Taylor" and she laughed and agreed, "I did!