Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce is making waves off the field with a dramatic hair transformation for his role in Ryan Murphy’s latest horror series, Grotesquery.
The NFL star debuted a mullet on Wednesday night’s episode, sending fans into a frenzy on social media, where comparisons to country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus were inevitable.
In a video posted on the FX series’ Instagram page, Kelce shows off his new hairstyle—a mullet that had viewers buzzing. The transformation was featured in Episode 7 of the 10-part series, which aired Wednesday night.
Kelce, who plays a hospital orderly named Ed Laon, has taken on the role with full commitment, even down to his hair. Fans were quick to notice the resemblance to Billy Ray Cyrus’ signature Achy Breaky Heart look, prompting playful comments online.
“What in the Billy Ray is this?” one fan wrote, referencing the country star’s famous mullet. Another user chimed in, “We want nurse Travis back! LOL,” nodding to Kelce’s previous portrayal as a more clean-cut hospital worker earlier in the series. The mullet drew an array of reactions, with fans both shocked and excited by the NFL star’s new look.
“That’s an insane transformation,” another fan commented. “OMG, so excited to see what’s coming next!” The excitement surrounding Kelce’s role in Grotesquery has only grown as fans follow his evolution from a seemingly ordinary orderly to something far more sinister. Kelce’s dedication to the role, down to his hair, has left viewers eager for the remaining episodes.
Social media lit up with comparisons to Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, who rocked a similar mullet during his playing days with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. One X (formerly Twitter) user even posted a side-by-side photo of the two brothers, captioning it, “Is it just us or does Travis Kelce somewhat resemble mullet Jason Kelce in this latest episode of #Grotesquery?”
Kelce’s venture into acting has been met with enthusiasm, with fans lauding his performance and dedication to the role. “Fast Eddie, that change was wow!” exclaimed one fan on the series’ Instagram post, referring to Kelce’s character’s dramatic transformation.
As Grotesquery races toward its final three episodes, viewers are eagerly awaiting what’s next for Kelce’s character. The series, known for its suspenseful twists and horror elements, has kept fans glued to their screens, and Kelce’s involvement has only amplified the excitement.
“Tune in next Wednesday for more suspenseful moments—and hopefully more hair changes for Kelsey!” teased one commenter, summing up the anticipation for the next episode.
With three episodes left in the season, Grotesquery promises to keep fans on edge—and keep them talking about Travis Kelce’s mullet transformation. Whether or not it marks a permanent new look for the Chiefs’ star remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Kelce’s foray into acting has added a new layer of intrigue to his growing off-the-field persona.