Taylor Lewan, a decade-long friend of Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, has publicly voiced his confusion and disappointment over not receiving an invitation to Kelce's recent wedding to singer Taylor Swift. The ceremony, which reportedly took place at Madison Square Garden in New York and was attended by approximately 1,000 guests, has become a topic of discussion on Lewan's podcast, 'Bussin' With The Boys.'
During an episode of the podcast, Lewan, a former player for the Tennessee Titans, expressed his surprise, stating that he believed he and his co-host Will Compton were close friends of Kelce. He recounted texting Kelce congratulations after the event, which received a quick reply, but the absence from the guest list has led him to question the nature of their friendship.
Lewan noted the presence of various public figures at the wedding, including actor Paul Rudd, singer Beaabadoobee, and NFL players like Baker Mayfield and Cooper Kupp, as well as George Kittle's family members. This observation further fueled his bewilderment, leading him to ponder if he had unknowingly done something to offend Kelce or Swift.
"I'm looking at these names... this is where I was kind of like, ok. When I saw George Kittle's mom and stepmom there! Yo, we're boys! I've known you over 10 years! We text and call each other!" Lewan stated on the podcast. He added, "I'm going to take the high road, ok, but clearly I am doing something wrong in our friendship. Clearly doing something wrong."
Lewan also shared that he recorded a voice memo for Kelce on his phone, intending to inquire about the wedding guest selection process. While he ultimately decided not to send the message, the recording was shared on the podcast episode, highlighting his feelings of being overlooked. He jokingly questioned if he was not among the top 9,500 people in Travis Kelce's life, given the capacity of Madison Square Garden.
Kelce and Swift have not publicly commented on Lewan's remarks. The wedding has generated significant media attention, with reports suggesting that the couple donated $26 million to charity as part of the celebration.