Hoda Kotb Discusses Daughter’s Reaction to Travis Kelce Pushing Coach Andy Reid During 2024 Super Bowl

During a recent episode of “Today With Hoda and Jenna,” Hoda Kotb shared an insightful conversation she had with her daughter regarding an incident involving Travis Kelce and coach Andy Reid during Super Bowl LVIII.

Kotb, 59, revealed that her daughter, Haley, 6, was puzzled by Kelce’s actions when he pushed Coach Reid during the game. “My daughter said, ‘Why did he do that?’ Like why did he push that older man?’” Kotb recounted.

Explaining the situation to her daughters, including her 3-year-old daughter Hope, Kotb clarified that Kelce’s frustration stemmed from not being in the game after the Chiefs fumbled the ball. However, she acknowledged that to a child, it might seem like a strong individual pushing an older person.

Jenna Bush Hager, Kotb’s cohost, shared a similar sentiment, admitting she had a comparable reaction to Haley when witnessing the interaction between Kelce, 34, and Reid, 65. Bush Hager emphasized the importance of respect for the coach in sportsmanship, a lesson she aimed to impart to her children.

The cohosts revealed that their daughters became interested in watching Kelce and his team play this season due to Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift. This heightened interest led to their daughters witnessing emotions during the game that they hadn’t seen before.

The viral moment occurred when Kelce confronted Reid after being briefly benched following a fumble by Isiah Pacheco. Kelce’s actions grabbed attention, with the intense moment circulating widely online. Despite the incident, the Chiefs emerged victorious, securing their second consecutive championship with a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Both Kelce and Reid addressed the interaction during post-game interviews, with Kelce jokingly hinting at keeping their conversation private unless it was captured by a mic. Reid, on the other hand, expressed appreciation for Kelce’s passion for the game and assured that they shared a mutual understanding despite the heated moment.

As discussions around sportsmanship and player-coach dynamics continue, Kotb’s dialogue with her daughter sheds light on the perspectives of younger viewers and the importance of understanding the complexities of sports interactions, even in moments of high emotion.