Donna Kelce’s controversial take on Paris Olympics sparks culture war before reality TV debut

Donna Kelce, the well-known mother of NFL stars Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, is stepping into the world of reality television. At 71, she is set to join the new season of The Traitors, a mystery game show on Peacock.

While her appearance has excited fans, it has also brought back an old debate. Just days before the cast announcement in June 2025, one of her past Facebook posts began to spread online. Now, people are wondering how her strong opinions might play out in front of the cameras.

Donna Kelce’s reality tv debut sparks buzz ahead of show launch

Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, is stepping into the spotlight — not on a football field, but on a popular reality show.

The 71-year-old mom is set to appear on Season 3 of The Traitors, a hit competition series on Peacock. The show, which will be filmed in a Scottish castle, mixes lies, mystery, and strategy as players try to spot secret “traitors” among them.

But days before the show’s official cast list was revealed in June 2025, Donna dropped a hint on Instagram, writing, “Sundays were just the beginning—I raised two playmakers, but now it’s Mama’s turn.”

While fans were excited, old Facebook posts from Donna Kelce started going viral again, sparking strong reactions online.

Donna Kelce stands her ground after old facebook post resurfaces

On June 15, 2025, sports site The Spun shared a screenshot of a Facebook post Donna Kelce had written back in August 2023. In the post, Donna defended the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, which had faced criticism from some conservative viewers.“The scene was a portrayal of a Greek Dionysus Feast celebration,” she wrote.

She explained that Dionysus, also called Bacchus, is the Greek god of wine, fun, and celebration.

Many people online called the event “too wild” and “inappropriate.” But Donna Kelce didn’t back down. In the same post, she told critics, “The French are known for their theatrics. The historical context and education surrounding the Olympics and its origins are important here. Many of you fell for the controversy in spun-up click-bait.

Stop mindlessly sharing posts and do some research.”Her strong message drew both praise and backlash, but she never deleted it or said sorry.Even though her sons, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, don’t talk much about politics, fans believe their actions and public choices show support for progressive views — something they may have learned from their mom.As The Traitors gets ready to air in late summer 2025, many viewers are now watching to see how Donna Kelce handles the drama inside the castle.Also Read: Did Travis Kelce Nearly Quit The NFL Over Mom Donna’s Health? The Emotional Truth Behind His Retirement Scare