Candiace Dillard Bassett gushed about getting to know the NFL’s iconic mom, Donna Kelce, while filming The Traitors US.
The Real Housewives of Potomac alum told Page Six, “Donna is America’s mom [and] she was also our castle mom.”
Mama Kelce is a gem:
The cast “loved her,” as per Candiace.
“Donna is really … cool. Look at her sons,” Candiace continued, referring to Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce. “She got these amazing, successful swaggy sons” … who are both Super Bowl winners!
Mama Kelce is one of us (as if we had any doubt):
According to Candiace, Taylor Swift’s future mother-in-law is a “big reality TV” fan. Donna “would chat” about the shows she watched.
“She’s just like a cucumber,” explained the former RHOP personality, “chillin.’
But I would talk to her [and] she would go into shows she was watching.” (Candiace, we are going to need you to NAME ‘EM for us, please and thank you.)
Despite Candiace praising Jason and Travis Kelce’s mom, she commented how “hard to get in touch with” Donna is. Candiace teased, “I’m still waiting for her to bake me some cookies. And she owes me some [Kansas City] Chiefs tickets.”
The Traitors US season 4 cast, in addition to Donna and Candiace:
Host Alan Cumming (and Lala the dog) prepares the Scottish castle for another season filled with deception … and murder.
Fans of Survivor can look forward to seeing Season 29 winner Natalie Anderson, Season 44 winner Yam Yam Arocho, and beloved podcast host Rob Cesternino compete. Big Brother‘s Ian Terry and Tiffany Mitchell will also be in the ‘gamers’ mix.
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner (and comedian/opera singer) Monét X Change will join the cast with RHONY alum, Dorinda Medley, who is returning for redemption from being eliminated first last year.
Speaking of Real Housewives, Dorinda will be joined by Housewives from around the globe, including Lisa Rinna, Porsha Williams, and Caroline Stanbury.
Winner-turned-host of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, Kristen Kish, will compete against former Bachelor Colton Underwood.
From Peacock‘s Love Island USA, After Sun’s Maura Higgins and season 6 fav Rob Rausch will play against singer Eric Nam, and DWTS pro, Mark Balas.
Comedians Rob Funches and Michael Rapaport and Laguna Beach/One Tree Hill alum, Stephen Colletti, will face off against Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski.
The Traitors US drops in early 2026.
