This past weekend, TMZ stirred up some unexpected chatter by spotlighting a seemingly low-key story about Donna Kelce, mother of Chiefs' star Travis Kelce, and her home renovations. Fans were quick to poke fun at the outlet for elevating such a mundane event.
Even the Kansas City Chiefs joined in on the fun, posting what they humorously dubbed the "Second biggest Kelce news this week." The post featured a TMZ-style image of the Kelces with a playful graphic announcing, "Breaking / Sources confirm that Donna Kelce’s youngest son is returning to the Chiefs for his 14th season in the NFL."
The Chiefs' post quickly went viral, racking up over 5,000 likes and hundreds of shares in just over an hour. Fans and media personalities alike enjoyed the light-hearted jab.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport chimed in, humorously noting, "Second biggest BY FAR. (But still important)."
Another fan quipped, "Even the Chiefs acknowledge that Donna Kelce’s home improvement project is a bigger deal than Travis returning for a 14th season." The jokes continued with nods to the Kelce family dynamic, as one user remarked, “Forget Taylor Swift upstaging her fiancé in any way.
It’s his own mother stealing his thunder.”
The New Heights show's official account joined the banter, noting Travis's "modest 14th season," while others celebrated Mama Kelce's newfound spotlight, saying, “I fully believe this is how all Kelce family articles should be written, Mama Kelce needs all the credit!”
TMZ's initial story, which was based on a simple records search revealing Donna Kelce's home updates, was widely mocked for its attempt to create buzz. However, the Kelce family and fans turned the situation into a playful narrative, sharing laughs on platforms like The Pat McAfee Show and social media.
Despite the ribbing, TMZ's post garnered significant attention, proving that even lighthearted stories can capture the public's imagination when presented with a touch of humor.