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Donna Kelce Debuts on The Traitors Season 4

Published 8 January 2026

Donna Kelce, the 73-year-old mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, is set to make her reality television debut on the fourth season of "The Traitors," which premieres Thursday on Peacock. The competition, filmed in a Scottish castle, brings together a cast of celebrities for a social deduction game where players must identify secret "traitors" sabotaging the group to claim a $250,000 prize.

In a trailer released ahead of the premiere, Kelce shared her preferences for potential castmates during interviews with producers. She expressed enthusiasm for encountering figures like Martha Stewart, Stevie Nicks and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. However, she also mentioned avoiding certain individuals, stating, "Maybe some of my sons' adversaries. That could be players on other teams, or coaches, or past girlfriends." The comment drew attention given Travis Kelce's past relationship with sports reporter Kayla Nicole, which spanned about five years on and off until their 2022 breakup. Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has since been engaged to Taylor Swift since August, with the couple reportedly planning a wedding in Rhode Island this year. Jason Kelce, a former...

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