ST.“You Gained 66 Pounds Since Then, Jason” — Following The Viral 2016 Throwback Trend, Jason Kelce’s Cringey Professional Headshots From Ten Years Ago Triggered A Brutal Mockery From His Own Wife Today
What was meant to be a harmless nostalgia trend quickly turned into one of the most entertaining celebrity moments of the year. As the viral “2016 vs. 2026” challenge swept across social media, few expected it to land so hard inside the Kelce household. But when old professional headshots of Jason Kelce resurfaced, his wife Kylie Kelce delivered a roast so blunt, fans are calling it “the most loving humiliation ever broadcast on the internet.”
The Photo That Opened the Floodgates
The moment began when the official Instagram account of New Heights posted a carousel comparing the Kelce brothers in 2016 versus 2026. For Jason, the contrast was dramatic. The 2016 image showed a younger, leaner NFL center in peak playing condition—tight haircut, trimmed beard, and the unmistakable intensity of a man fighting for his place in the league.
Fast-forward ten years, and the internet knows a very different Jason Kelce: retired, bearded, louder, softer around the edges, and fully embracing what fans lovingly call the “dad bod era.”
Enter Kylie Kelce.
With zero hesitation and maximum accuracy, Kylie dropped the comment that detonated the post:
“You gained like 66 pounds since then.”
No emojis. No apology. Just truth.
Jason’s Reaction: Equal Parts Horror and Comedy
Jason’s response was immediate and theatrical. According to fans who caught the moment unfold in real time, he oscillated between disbelief and mock outrage. On the next episode of New Heights, Jason joked that the post should be taken down “for public safety,” insisting the 2016 version of himself looked like “a completely different human being.”
“That guy didn’t have kids,” Jason laughed. “That guy didn’t know joy. Or snacks.”
Rather than denying the claim, Jason leaned into it—confirming what everyone already knew: retirement, fatherhood, and life outside the NFL had changed him. And he wasn’t ashamed in the slightest.
More Than Weight: A Decade of Change
What made Kylie’s comment land so well wasn’t just the number—it was what it represented. The 66 pounds became shorthand for everything Jason gained after football: perspective, family, freedom, and a life no longer dictated by weigh-ins and playbooks.
In 2016, Jason Kelce was grinding through seasons, injuries, and pressure. In 2026, he’s a retired Super Bowl champion, a media personality, and a father whose priorities are radically different. The transformation wasn’t a downfall—it was an evolution.
Kylie later doubled down with humor, pointing out that while Jason might weigh more now, he also laughs more, stresses less, and shows up fully present for their daughters. That context flipped the roast from “mockery” to something much warmer: proof of a marriage comfortable enough to joke publicly.
Why the Internet Loved It
Fans didn’t just laugh—they related. In a culture obsessed with youth, filters, and “bouncing back,” the Kelces once again cut against the grain. There was no defensive statement. No attempt to spin the narrative. Just a couple openly joking about aging, weight gain, and life after peak physical performance.
Comment sections filled with praise for Kylie’s honesty and Jason’s ability to take a hit—arguably the one area where his NFL training still shows. Many noted that only a strong relationship allows for that kind of public ribbing without bitterness.
One viral reply summed it up: “That’s not a roast. That’s marriage.”
The “Delete” Button That Never Came
Despite Jason’s joking threats to wipe the photos from existence, the post remains live—and continues to rack up engagement. Social media analysts have even called it a textbook example of “authentic celebrity branding”: real people, real aging, real humor.
By letting the moment play out organically, Jason and Kylie reinforced why they remain so widely liked. There was no polish, no crisis control—just a shared laugh at time doing what it always does.
A Quiet Message Beneath the Jokes
Underneath the jokes and memes, the moment carried an unspoken message: life doesn’t stop after your prime—it changes shape. Jason Kelce may be heavier than he was in 2016, but he’s also freer, happier, and more himself.
And Kylie Kelce? She proved once again why she’s the grounding force of the family—keeping things honest, humorous, and very real.
The 2016 version of Jason built a Hall of Fame career.
The 2026 version built a life.
And if that costs 66 pounds?
Most fans seem to think it was a bargain.
