Mar 5, 2023, 09:47 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce turned funnyman on Saturday night. He took the stage in Studio 8H as the host of "Saturday Night Live."

Fresh off his second Super Bowl title, Kelce joined the ranks of athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Ronda Rousey and J.J. Watt, becoming the 34th athlete to host the show.

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He was joined by country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini as the musical guest.

Here are some of the top sketches and moments from Kelce's performance:

The monologue

During his opening monologue, Kelce did a pretty spot-on impression of Patrick Mahomes.

Patrick Mahomes impressionist @tkelce pic.twitter.com/dcPH7Hv3li
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 5, 2023

NFL gives back

In a spoof of an NFL United Way commercial, Kelce is joined by some fellow NFL players, including his brother, Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce.

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A visit to the American Girl store

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Self-defense instructor

Please Don't Destroy - Self Defense pic.twitter.com/LEOZdhZFWd
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 5, 2023

The new boyfriend

don't worry, abby's got a new bf now pic.twitter.com/XgJVv650Se
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) March 5, 2023

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