Confetti and balloons and breakdancers, oh my! Green and white confetti rained down from the ceiling of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ triumph in Super Bowl LIX. However, the following day on FS1’s “First Things First,” the spotlight shifted to a different color scheme—red and gold—thanks to the pre-planned festivities that were already in place.
The Eagles secured their championship with a decisive 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Yet, Nick Wright, a staunch Chiefs supporter and co-host of FTF, found himself at the center of a humorous celebration blunder orchestrated by his fellow hosts, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard. They took great pleasure in turning the tables on Wright for his unwavering loyalty to the Chiefs.
“Our show’s in a bit of a predicament,” Wildes opened the episode, noting the limitations of their budget. “We had to make some bets, and we prepared extensively because of your insistence.” He continued, “We planned this whole celebration for the Chiefs, and since we can’t return any of this stuff, we’re going to go through with it.”
And thus, the antics commenced.
Part 1: The Confetti
Fans of FTF are well aware of Wright’s passionate support for the Chiefs throughout the season. Heading into the big game, he was confident that coach Andy Reid and a healthy Patrick Mahomes would lead the team to a historic “three-peat.” However, as fate would have it, he was mistaken. To kick things off, Wildes and Broussard showered their co-host in celebratory—albeit shaming—confetti, a playful jab since the confetti was already paid for.
Part 2: The Band
When asked when his confidence began to wane regarding the Chiefs’ chances of winning another Lombardi Trophy, Wright started, “At 10-0, I felt fine,” but was cut off by a surprise marching band that delighted his co-hosts.
Part 3: The Balloons
Broussard was caught off guard when red and gold balloons began to cascade from the ceiling as Wright attempted to articulate his feelings following Mahomes’ second interception. The host, undeterred, explained that he had taken a “walk” during halftime, returning with “renewed hope” despite the score being 24-0.
Part 4: The Breakdancers
The playful pranks continued as Broussard added to the festivities. “I never thought I would say this, but these Chiefs looked like breakdancers,” he remarked with a grin, signaling a trio of dancers ready to perform.
Part 5: The Singers
Broussard rated the breakdancers’ performance an “A,” but gave the Chiefs a dismal “F.” To punctuate his critique, he introduced a musical trio dressed in red tuxedos, holding a giant “F” sign, to serenade Wright with a custom song dissing the Chiefs.
Part 6: The Trumpeters
Had Mahomes and the Chiefs clinched a third consecutive Super Bowl victory, Wildes told Wright he would have been ready to welcome the quarterback as “NFL royalty,” setting the stage for yet another surprise.
The Finale: The Banners, Greg Jennings as Rocky and Complete Chaos
