Ryan Seacrest cites Disney commitment as reason for missing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding

Ryan Seacrest told listeners on his syndicated radio program that a scheduling conflict with a Disney-produced Fourth of July special required him to withdraw from the wedding of pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. "I RSVP’d to go, and then Disney hired me to do the Fourth of July 250 special on the 3rd and the 4th," Seacrest said, adding that he had to cancel his attendance.

Seacrest explained that he attempted to reconcile the two commitments but the live broadcast began on July 3, the same day as the ceremony, making it impossible to attend. He said he had reviewed the timing in detail before deciding to prioritize the television show.

Co-hosts Sisanie and Tanya Rad reacted with surprise, with Sisanie joking that the invitation was "a waste of an invite." Seacrest expressed that he was honored to be invited and had spoken with the bride about the event before the cancellation.

Swift and Kelce were married on July 3 at Madison Square Garden before an audience of about 1,000 guests, according to a representative. The couple opted for a non-traditional wedding party, naming Swift's brother as "Man of Honor" and Kelce's brother as "Best Man." Their attire was reportedly designed by Jonathan Anderson of Christian Dior Haute Couture, and Swift wore Cartier accessories.