Jason Kelce Shares Bedtime Story He Told Daughter Ellie That Left Wife Kylie ‘Furious’: ‘What the F— Is Wrong with You?’ Jason said his 4-year-old daughter was “so terrified” after his retelling of a classic tale

Jason Kelce is known for his humor, honesty, and larger-than-life storytelling — but one bedtime story at home went so far off the rails that even he admits it was a mistake.

The former Philadelphia Eagles star recently shared how a well-intentioned attempt to entertain his 4-year-old daughter, Ellie, before bed ended in chaos. What was supposed to be a harmless retelling of a classic children’s tale quickly turned into something far more intense — and far more frightening.

According to Jason, he decided to “improvise” the story instead of sticking to the gentle, familiar version Ellie knew. He leaned into dramatic voices, dark twists, and vivid suspense, trying to make it more engaging. The problem? He forgot his audience.

Ellie didn’t find it exciting. She was terrified.

Jason said his daughter became visibly scared, wide-eyed and frozen in bed as the story unfolded. The tension he thought was playful completely overwhelmed her, leaving her shaken instead of sleepy.

That’s when his wife, Kylie, stepped in — and she was not amused.

Jason recalled Kylie’s immediate reaction as furious disbelief, demanding to know what on earth he was thinking. Her message was clear: bedtime stories are meant to comfort kids, not traumatize them.

Realizing he had crossed a line, Jason admitted he felt awful. He quickly shifted into damage-control mode, reassuring Ellie, toning everything down, and helping her calm herself enough to finally fall asleep. The experience, he said, was a humbling reminder that not every crowd appreciates his signature intensity — especially preschoolers.

Despite the fallout, Jason shared the story with his trademark self-deprecating humor, fully owning the parenting fail. He joked that he has since been “banned from creative liberties” at bedtime and now sticks strictly to approved, non-scary versions of children’s books.

In the end, the moment became another example of the Kelces’ candid family dynamic — one where mistakes are admitted, lessons are learned, and laughter eventually follows, even after a very long night.