Jason Kelce's Late-Night Show Debuts on ESPN

Jason Kelce's new late-night talk show, 'They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce', premiered on ESPN to an underwhelming audience of just 290,000 viewers. This figure is notably low compared to previous shows in the same time slot, which averaged over 700,000 viewers following a college football playoff game, and the January average of 436,000. Despite featuring high-profile guests like Charles Barkley, rapper Lil Dicky, and NFL analyst Brian Baldinger, the show struggled to draw in viewers. Kelce, who recently transitioned from a successful NFL career to sports media, expressed feeling both excited and nervous about the show's debut. ESPN remains optimistic about Kelce's future contributions, focusing on his potential to engage audiences rather than the initial ratings. Insiders suggest that although the debut figures are disappointing, the network is committed to leveraging Kelce's popularity in upcoming projects.