ManningCast third host: Peyton, Eli Manning audition celebrities from Olivia Dunne and DJ Khaled to Tom Brady in hilarious video

By | September 5, 2023

ManningCast may soon feature more than just the Mannings. 

Also known as “Monday Night Football” with Peyton and Eli, ManningCast is entering its third season on the ESPN networks. There may be a bit of a twist this time, with a new video hinting to a third host being added to the broadcast.

The auditions are star-packed, with athletes, musicians and actors poorly trying out for the role.

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Like he does on the sidelines, Rams coach Sean McVay holds the clipboard in front of his face during his audition. When asked about his strengths, DJ Khaled replies with his iconic, “We the best.” Olivia Dunne makes her TikTok status known, while Reese Witherspoon calls Peyton Manning to ask about home and auto insurance, a jab at his Nationwide Insurance commercials.

The Manning brothers strike out everyone who appears before cutting to future Fox analyst Tom Brady and a dog sitting in the waiting room. The lights flicker off, signaling the end of auditions, and Brady delivers an appropriate final line. 

Based on the Mannings’ reactions to the talent on display, it appears likely none of their esteemed guests will make the cut. But we’ll find out next week when “Monday Night Football” and the ManningCast return to open the 2023 season. 

ManningCast schedule 2023

Here are the “Monday Night Football” games set to feature a ManningCast in 2023: 

Week Date Matchup
Week 1 Sept. 11 Bills vs. Jets
Week 4 Oct. 2 Seahawks vs. Giants
Week 5 Oct. 9 Packers vs. Raiders
Week 7 Oct. 23 49ers vs. Vikings
Week 9 Nov. 6 Chargers vs. Jets
Week 10 Nov. 13 Broncos vs. Bills
Week 11 Nov. 20 Eagles vs. Chiefs
Week 13 Dec. 4 Bengals vs. Jaguars
Week 15 Dec. 18 Chiefs vs. Patriots
Wild Card Jan. 15 TBD vs. TBD

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