Travis Kelce has made a major TV announcement just hours after an ISIS terror attack plot canceled Taylor Swift's shows in Austria.
Horrifying details have emerged about a thwarted ISIS terror plot that led to the cancellation of Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna, with suspects reportedly working as security guards at the event .
Two alleged extremists were arrested by authorities, one of whom is accused of plotting an attack near the venue , while a search continues for a third individual.
The 19-year-old man is said to have planned to ram a vehicle into the crowd of 20,000 outside Ernst Happel Stadium and then assault them with machetes and knives.
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Swift fans were left shocked by the incident, but were given a slight boost after Swift's Kansas City Chiefs tight end boyfriend revealed on social media that he is hosting a new game show, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
"Sharpen your pencils. Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, hosted by Travis Kelce, arrives October 16," the caption reads. The 34-year-old NFL star is teaming up with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios for the venture.
In the comments, fans shared their excitement. One supporter scribed: "We will be watching!!! Can't wait!" A second added: "Yay congrats trav!" a second added, while a third said, " Literally can't wait anymore! !!!"
Others hoped Swift, who is said to have been left "devastated" over the foiled attack , might make an appearance on their screens. One wrote: "Oh Taylor better be on at some point," while another asked, "Is tay tay there trav?"
Speaking previously about fronting the Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? spinoff, Kelce told Amazon: "I grew up loving game shows, and I'm excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one with Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
"The original show is a great success, so to be bringing a new format with everyone's favorite celebrities will be entertaining. I'm just happy to be on the hosting side of the equation here to see how these famous faces keep up."
The Instagram post came a day after Swift's three Eras Tour shows in Vienna were canceled.
The pop star was scheduled to play at Ernst Happel Stadium on August 8, 9 and 10. The 19-year-old pledged his allegiance online to the current leader of the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) weeks ago, Austrian authorities said.
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Swift is scheduled to continue her Eras Tour in London next week. London police said Thursday that those shows should not be affected by the situation in Austria . Swift and Kelce have not yet commented on the situation.
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