Kylie Kelce smiling (left) and Harrison Butker wearing suit (right)Kylie Kelce and Harrison Butker (Photos via Getty Images)
Harrison Butker’s commencement ceremony comments aren’t likely to be forgotten anytime soon.

Kylie Kelce, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, recently broke her silence on the controversial statement that had the nation up in arms several weeks ago.

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker was speaking at Benedictine College when he encouraged the graduating women to focus on family building, insisting it would provide more fulfillment than a career.

“I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you,” he said. “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. 

“I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.”

What Kylie Kelce Had To Say About Harrison Butker’s Comments

Kylie didn’t disagree with Harrison outright but countered by claiming that the choice should be the woman’s.

“I think that everyone is entitled to their own opinion,” she said while working at the Eagles Autism Foundation on Thursday (H/T WFIN) “I hope that, if anyone does not align with those views in that graduating class, that they know they achieved something.”

“Those women graduating in that class have achieved something that no one can take away from them. Their education will stick with them for the rest of their lives. I hope that they were appropriately celebrated if that was not their view. If it was, and they’re looking forward to making a family and being a stay-at-home mom, then more power to them.”

 

Kyle added that women should support each other’s choices and foster a space where they can all feel pleased with their decisions.

“I think, as women, we should support each other in our choices and make sure that we feel as though we can do whatever we would like to do,” she continued.

“So, hopefully, those graduating know that, at the very least, I’m very proud of them and hope that they go on to do whatever makes their heart happy.”

Despite calls for the Chiefs to release Butker, the reigning Super Bowl champs have indicated they will do no such thing, though he is likely to have his role reduced next season as they don’t want him taking hits.

Jason Whitlock And Michelle Beadle Engage In Heated Argument Over Harrison Butker’s Comments

Photos of Jason Whitlock, Harrison Butker, and Michelle BeadleJason Whitlock, Harrison Butker, and Michelle Beadle (Photos via Jason Whitlock/YouTube & Getty Images)
Jason Whitlock vs. Stephen A. Smith is getting old. Enter Jason Whitlock vs. Michelle Beadle.

Whitlock and Beadle have gone at each other in a recent back-and-forth stemming from Harrison Butker’s comments on women.

Beadle is among those who have taken issue with Butker telling women to focus on being homemakers and had a strong message for the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, telling him to “go F- yourself.”

“As a woman, I think everything he said was garbage,” she said. “But I think the fact that there were women in that audience that were not OK. I mean, granted, there were some that clearly were.

“But there also some that weren’t that have come out and since and been like, ‘What the hell, dude? We just worked our A- off for years, and you’re gonna come in here and tell us that’s all cute and stuff, but what you’re really gonna want to do is get married and have babies. Then you’ll feel important.’ 

“Like, go F- yourself. And by the way, it’s also my freedom of speech to say go F-yourself, Harrison Butker. That’s my freedom. I’m not gonna lose my job. And he should also have the right.” 

Whitlock responded to Beadle’s outburst during his show on Friday, also tweeting the following:

“I used to really like Michelle Beadle. I used to love her energy, her spirit. This angry, bitter, and confused person that she’s become isn’t who she was 12 years ago. I blame social media for doing this to her.” 

Michelle Beadle Fires Back At Jason Whitlock

Beadle fired back via Twitter/X, insisting Whitlock never knew her, but everyone knew him and made sure to steer clear.

“Sir, you didn’t know me 12 years ago. But we all knew you. And we’ve all made damn sure to distance ourselves from you since,” she wrote. “It’s why when your walls continue to cave in, you remain on an island. A sad, pandering island. So please…save the ‘angry , bitter’ stuff for someone else. Anyone who actually knows me, knows better. Best of luck with the grift…we all have bills I suppose.” 

… And Then Whitlock Hits Back

Jason Whitlock responded on Saturday morning, urging Michelle Beadle to pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ.

“Hi, Michelle. I regret triggering you,” he wrote. “The peace, purpose, and joy you are looking for is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Have a great weekend.”

Let’s see whether Michelle responds.