At a Glance
- Kylie Kelce recreates the viral “Disney knees” dance from the 2008 film Camp Rock to tease her next podcast guest.
- Demi Lovato, star of the movie, appears in the promo and lip-syncs her character Mitchie Torres’s line “She’s really good!”
- Season 2 of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce launches January 15 with Lovato as the first guest.
- Lovato also revealed she has rejoined TikTok to “own the memes” and will executive-produce the newly announced Camp Rock 3 alongside the Jonas Brothers.
Kylie Kelce is kicking off her second podcast season with a nod to Disney Channel nostalgia. In a teaser released ahead of the January 15 premiere, the host and mother of four performs the meme-famous “Disney knees” move from the 2008 movie Camp Rock. Seconds later, Demi Lovato-who played Mitchie Torres in the film-appears on screen, lip-syncing her character’s praise: “She’s really good!”
The Promo That Broke the Internet
The 15-second clip, soundtracked by Camp Rock‘s original audio, shows Kelce holding an imaginary microphone, head down, one hand skyward, knees buckling inward to the beat. The move, dubbed “Disney knees” by TikTok users, references Lovato’s performance of “This Is Me” during the movie’s climactic Final Jam. Lovato, 33, told News Of Losangeles she embraced the meme after recently joining TikTok full-time.
> “An incredible, powerful way to take the power back is to own the memes. Because then, if I’m laughing, nobody can laugh at me. I’m laughing at me,” she said.
Season 2 Stakes
The upcoming episode marks the first drop of Not Gonna Lie‘s sophomore season. After debuting in December 2024, the show rocketed to No. 1 on podcast charts with guests including Ciara, Priyanka Chopra, and Michelle Obama. Kelce has balanced celebrity interviews with glimpses into her life with husband Jason Kelce and their daughters Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley. A Halloween special even featured the couple in matching Frozen costumes while discussing Jason’s viral moments and brother-in-law Travis Kelce’s babysitting duties.
Camp Rock Reunion
Lovato’s appearance doubles as promotion for Camp Rock 3, announced the same month. She will executive-produce the revival alongside Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis praised the franchise as “an important part of the Disney Channel Original Movie legacy” and promised “unforgettable music, energetic storytelling, and characters that live in the hearts of fans.”
Key Takeaways
- Kylie Kelce’s Disney-inspired promo instantly signals season 2’s pop-culture tone.
- Lovato’s dual role as guest and returning Camp Rock star ties the podcast launch to broader Disney nostalgia.
- The January 15 release positions Kelce to repeat her chart-topping debut while expanding her brand beyond sports-family fame.
