Kylie Kelce, the creator and host of the ‘Not Gonna Lie’ podcast and the wife of former NFL star Jason Kelce, just spilled a fun secret about her mother-in-law, Donna Kelce, and her time on ‘The Traitors Season 4.’ Turns out, Donna didn’t let anyone in the family in on what really happened while she was filming — not even her closest relatives. Kylie says Donna played it close to the vest, and honestly, it just made everyone more excited to watch the show together.
What happened
Speaking with People magazine, Kylie laughed about the whole thing. She said Donna “did not tell us much at all, which I respect.” The secrecy only made the family more curious, she admitted. “You’ve got to keep the mystery alive,” Kylie joked.When Donna Kelce, mom to NFL stars Travis and Jason, joined the cast of ‘The Traitors,’ she dove straight into the chaos of Scottish castles, alliances, and secret roles — all the reality TV drama you’d expect. But instead of coming home with stories and spoilers, Donna kept her lips sealed. Kylie, the 33-year-old podcaster and mother of four, said this just ramped up everyone’s anticipation. She hasn’t actually watched Donna’s episodes yet, but she’s counting down to the moment she can sit down and see for herself.In her own words, “I’m waiting until I can get home and give it my undivided attention, but I’m so excited.” As the perfect daughter-in-law that she is, Kylie also quipped, “I love cheering her on!”
Donna’s decision to keep it under wraps
Donna’s decision to keep quiet fits perfectly with ‘The Traitors’ vibe. The whole point is secrecy, strategy, and surprise. Kylie gets it. She might’ve loved to hear more gossip, but she says the suspense made everything more exciting when the family finally got to watch together.When asked why Donna stayed so tight-lipped, Kylie just laughed and repeated, “You’ve got to keep the mystery alive.” Donna’s silence made the family even more eager to tune in. By staying spoiler-free, the Kelce family gets to experience every twist and reveal right along with the fans.
‘The Traitors Season 4’: What’s happening
Before the new season dropped in January 2026, ‘The Traitors’ already had people buzzing — partly because of Donna. She joined a cast full of reality stars, athletes, and celebrities, but stood out with her genuine vibe and big energy. In promo clips, she looked totally at home, even joking about running into her sons’ old football rivals or ex-girlfriends — fans loved that.Donna’s run on ‘The Traitors’ wasn’t just about strategy and games, though. She brought real emotion to the show. She ended up getting revealed as a Secret Traitor, which meant she had to play a tricky, deceptive role while trying to win. When she was finally banished, Donna said playing The Traitors was a dream come true, and she seemed genuinely grateful for the wild ride.
Kylie Kelce, on her own path
Meanwhile, Kylie’s got her own big moment coming up. She’s about to start a new role as a content creator for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. She will be telling stories about underrepresented athletes and sharing the real, human moments from the Games. Kylie’s even started training for the job in her own way — she took her first snowboarding lesson from Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson during a recent trip to Aspen. She’s clearly not afraid to jump into something new.
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