Jason Kelce Says the Kelce Family Doesn’t Have a Group Chat — But He Wants to Start One (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Kelce; Donna Kelce; Travis Kelce.Photo:Donna Kelce/InstagramThe Kelce family may be getting a group chat in 2025!Jason Kelcetells PEOPLE exclusively that despite their close ties, a Kelce family group chat doesn’t exist at the moment.“There isn’t…there probably should be,” Jason says. “At least with the main people involved,” he continues, likely referring to his parentsDonna and Ed Kelce, brotherTravis Kelceand wifeKylie Kelce.“There probably should be a group chat at this point…maybe I’ll get that started,” Jason adds while promoting his partnership with Kingsford charcoal.2025 is sure to be a big year for Kelce. He’s expecting his fourth daughter with Kylie and on Saturday, Jan. 4, the former Philadelphia Eagle hosted the first episode of his new show,They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,on ESPN.Ed and Donna Kelce Travis and Jason Kelce were surprised with a graduation ceremony after their New Heights Live show at University of Cincinnati.I. Marley/Cincinnati Athletics / MEGAHowever, Kelce says despite his full plate for 2025, he doesn’t make resolutions heading into a new year.“I feel like if you’re waiting for the New Year’s to make a resolution, it’s probably not something you’re actually going to change, but I do like sometimes like giving things up for a brief time period, whether it’s New Year’s resolutions, or my wife’s Catholic, Lent, stuff like that,” says the former NFL star. “I think sometimes it’s good to restrict yourself from your desires that you constantly are succumbing to.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Still, Kelce says he’s looking forward to taking “a break from football for a little bit” once he concludes theMonday Night Countdownseason.“I think it’ll be fun to spend more time with the family once the season’s over, but it’ll also be more fun to venture out,” says Kelce. “You know, I’ve been knee-deep in football all season long. So it’ll be fun to kind of take a break from football for a little bit.“Jason Kelce at the 11th Annual NFL Honors.Karl Walter/Variety/Penske Media via GettyBoth Donna and Ed were in attendance for the first taping ofThey Call It Late Nightin Philadelphia, and fans were pleased to see Kylie get plenty of screen time as well.ESPNhas described the show as “a new personality-driven, one-hour program that will run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs where Kelce will take the audience on a ride showcasing his oversized personality and infectious humor.”Each of its five episodes will feature celebrity guests along with the former Philadelphia Eagles star discussing the NFL combined with comedy and live music.

Jason Kelce; Donna Kelce; Travis Kelce.Photo:Donna Kelce/Instagram

Donna Kelce/Instagram

The Kelce family may be getting a group chat in 2025!Jason Kelcetells PEOPLE exclusively that despite their close ties, a Kelce family group chat doesn’t exist at the moment.“There isn’t…there probably should be,” Jason says. “At least with the main people involved,” he continues, likely referring to his parentsDonna and Ed Kelce, brotherTravis Kelceand wifeKylie Kelce.“There probably should be a group chat at this point…maybe I’ll get that started,” Jason adds while promoting his partnership with Kingsford charcoal.2025 is sure to be a big year for Kelce. He’s expecting his fourth daughter with Kylie and on Saturday, Jan. 4, the former Philadelphia Eagle hosted the first episode of his new show,They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,on ESPN.Ed and Donna Kelce Travis and Jason Kelce were surprised with a graduation ceremony after their New Heights Live show at University of Cincinnati.I. Marley/Cincinnati Athletics / MEGAHowever, Kelce says despite his full plate for 2025, he doesn’t make resolutions heading into a new year.“I feel like if you’re waiting for the New Year’s to make a resolution, it’s probably not something you’re actually going to change, but I do like sometimes like giving things up for a brief time period, whether it’s New Year’s resolutions, or my wife’s Catholic, Lent, stuff like that,” says the former NFL star. “I think sometimes it’s good to restrict yourself from your desires that you constantly are succumbing to.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Still, Kelce says he’s looking forward to taking “a break from football for a little bit” once he concludes theMonday Night Countdownseason.“I think it’ll be fun to spend more time with the family once the season’s over, but it’ll also be more fun to venture out,” says Kelce. “You know, I’ve been knee-deep in football all season long. So it’ll be fun to kind of take a break from football for a little bit.“Jason Kelce at the 11th Annual NFL Honors.Karl Walter/Variety/Penske Media via GettyBoth Donna and Ed were in attendance for the first taping ofThey Call It Late Nightin Philadelphia, and fans were pleased to see Kylie get plenty of screen time as well.ESPNhas described the show as “a new personality-driven, one-hour program that will run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs where Kelce will take the audience on a ride showcasing his oversized personality and infectious humor.”Each of its five episodes will feature celebrity guests along with the former Philadelphia Eagles star discussing the NFL combined with comedy and live music.

The Kelce family may be getting a group chat in 2025!

Jason Kelcetells PEOPLE exclusively that despite their close ties, a Kelce family group chat doesn’t exist at the moment.

“There isn’t…there probably should be,” Jason says. “At least with the main people involved,” he continues, likely referring to his parentsDonna and Ed Kelce, brotherTravis Kelceand wifeKylie Kelce.

“There probably should be a group chat at this point…maybe I’ll get that started,” Jason adds while promoting his partnership with Kingsford charcoal.

2025 is sure to be a big year for Kelce. He’s expecting his fourth daughter with Kylie and on Saturday, Jan. 4, the former Philadelphia Eagle hosted the first episode of his new show,They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,on ESPN.

Ed and Donna Kelce Travis and Jason Kelce were surprised with a graduation ceremony after their New Heights Live show at University of Cincinnati.I. Marley/Cincinnati Athletics / MEGA

I. Marley/Cincinnati Athletics / MEGA

However, Kelce says despite his full plate for 2025, he doesn’t make resolutions heading into a new year.

“I feel like if you’re waiting for the New Year’s to make a resolution, it’s probably not something you’re actually going to change, but I do like sometimes like giving things up for a brief time period, whether it’s New Year’s resolutions, or my wife’s Catholic, Lent, stuff like that,” says the former NFL star. “I think sometimes it’s good to restrict yourself from your desires that you constantly are succumbing to.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Still, Kelce says he’s looking forward to taking “a break from football for a little bit” once he concludes theMonday Night Countdownseason.

“I think it’ll be fun to spend more time with the family once the season’s over, but it’ll also be more fun to venture out,” says Kelce. “You know, I’ve been knee-deep in football all season long. So it’ll be fun to kind of take a break from football for a little bit.”

Jason Kelce at the 11th Annual NFL Honors.Karl Walter/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Karl Walter/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Both Donna and Ed were in attendance for the first taping ofThey Call It Late Nightin Philadelphia, and fans were pleased to see Kylie get plenty of screen time as well.

ESPNhas described the show as “a new personality-driven, one-hour program that will run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs where Kelce will take the audience on a ride showcasing his oversized personality and infectious humor.”

Each of its five episodes will feature celebrity guests along with the former Philadelphia Eagles star discussing the NFL combined with comedy and live music.

source: people.com