Jason Kelce divides viewers after jokingly calling US cities the 'b******e and armpit of America'

Jason Kelce has found himself in hot water after making an eyebrow-raising joke about two of Texas' biggest cities on national television.

Jason Kelce's latest joke landed him in hot water with some fans. Credit: Justin Edmonds / Getty

During ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown, Kelce - former Philadelphia Eagles center and brother to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce - referred to Dallas and Arlington as the “b******e and armpit of America,” leaving his fellow panelists in stunned disbelief.

The comment followed a lighthearted animated segment where Mina Kimes, Dan Orlovsky, and Drew Carter hosted an alt-cast of the Monday night game, themed around The Simpsons.

In the segment, Kimes jokingly described the fictional town of Springfield as “the armpit of America’s b***crack.” But when the broadcast returned to real-world coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium, Kelce upped the ante with a cheeky joke.

Host Scott Van Pelt transitioned the conversation back by noting: “We’re in the state of Texas, Arlington, Dallas…” when Kelce interjected with his now-infamous quip: “Also the b******e and armpit of America.”

The remark sent the panel into chaos, with audible gasps and horrified laughter. Kelce quickly tried to backtrack, insisting it was all in good humor. “Guys, it was just a joke because of what Mina said,” he explained. “We’re having fun here.

"I love Dallas. We got the cowboy hats.”

Some fans even called for Kelce to be "fired" from his analyst position. Credit: Ric Tapia / Getty

However, the damage was done, and social media users took no time in reacting. On X (formerly Twitter), one fan couldn’t contain their amusement: “Jason Kelce called Dallas the b******e and armpit of America on live national television. I’m crying, I love that man.”

Others, however, weren’t laughing. “Can’t believe you would let Jason Kelce go on live TV and call Dallas a ‘b******e Town,’” one critic wrote, tagging ESPN in their post.

"As a life long Eagles fan…Jason Kelce’s post-career 15 minutes are over," one person added.

"Please tell me when the Kelce show is over," another X user said in response to the comment.

One person even suggested: "He should be fired on the spot".

Another added: “Jason Kelce calling Dallas the b******e of America live on ESPN wasn’t on my bingo card.”

As a longtime member of the Eagles - Dallas’ bitter NFC East rivals - Kelce’s words were inevitably going to ruffle feathers. Whether fans see it as a playful jab or an unnecessary slight, it’s clear the outspoken former player isn’t afraid to keep things entertaining — no matter the fallout.

Featured image credit: Ric Tapia / Getty