Actor and comedian Kevin Hart appeared as Peyton and Eli Manning’s second guest on their “Monday Night Football” Manningcast, and he immediately became one of the most popular characters. fan favorite in this season.
Throughout the segment, Hart and Eli Manning poke fun at each other, starting with Hart – an Eagles fan – mocking the former New York defender’s claim that he has “always been a Giant.” Hart continued and said, “You’re a Giant forever? You can never shake that?”
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Eli responded kindly, making an indirect comment on Hart’s height (he’s listed between 5-2 and 5-4):
“You know, Eli, I see what you’re doing here. It’s very childish,” Hart replied. “There are other words we could use to describe it that don’t need you to stress the word ‘big’.”
Hart then accused Mannings of having a fake brotherly relationship for the broadcaster. Of course, he’s joking.
“I’ll tell you what I saw through – the fake brotherhood you and Peyton have,” Hart said. “I know the truth, you two don’t like each other. The gigs are up, boys. No one believes it. Because if they did, you two would sit next to each other in the room!”
That didn’t stop Eli from continuing with his height jokes. Brother Manning tells of the time Hart played with his brother Peyton, his 10-year-old son, and his friends in Mexico. Hart replied that it was a “low ball.”
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Hart made sure to bring young Manning back again for this comment, this time referencing a 2018 episode of his show “Cold as Balls” with Odell Beckham Jr., in which Hart created a meme about his face:
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Fans on Twitter loved Hart’s appearance on the Manningcast, with some saying he was one of their favorite guest stars to date.
One of the most talked-about moments, however, is at the end: Mannings kicks Hart without giving him any warning. When the show went commercial, they thanked him for his time.
He quickly replied, “Wait, what? Huh?”
There was never a dull moment with Hart and Mannings.
