Charles Barkley revealed that he turned down an invitation to attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s New York City wedding.

“I don’t go to weddings and funerals,” the NBA legend said on the “Unfiltered With Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo” podcast Tuesday.

“I did get an invite, and I politely declined. Because I thought it was gonna be a crap show,” he added.

Charles Barkley (seen above) revealed why he turned down an invitation to attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding. 97.5 The Fanatic/Youtube
“I don’t go to weddings and funerals,” the NBA legend said on the “Unfiltered With Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo” podcast Tuesday (as seen above). 97.5 The Fanatic/Youtube
Barkley (seen above playing golf in 2025) said he just wanted to “hang out and play golf.” Getty Images

“I love Travis and Jason [Kelce]. I’ve only met Taylor one time. But yeah, I did get an invite but I said, ‘Hey, that’s just too much,’” Barkley, 63, shared.

The “Inside the NBA” host said he just wants to “hang out and play golf” in his spare time.

“I don’t wanna dress up and all that other stuff,” he said. “But I appreciate the invitation; it was pretty special.”

The “Inside the NBA” host (seen above with Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith in June) said he thought the ceremony would “be a crap show.” NBAE via Getty Images
Ryan Seacrest (seen above with the pop star in 2015) also revealed he skipped Swift and Kelce’s wedding. Neilson Barnard/DCNYRE2015

Barkley isn’t the only celebrity who opted to skip the Kansas City Chiefs star and the “Bad Blood” singer’s big day.

On Monday, Ryan Seacrest revealed that he actually confirmed to attend the ceremony and didn’t go.

“I RSVP’d to go, and then Disney hired me to do the Fourth of July 250 special on the 3rd and the 4th,” the “American Idol” host explained on his radio show. “So, I had to cancel.”

The “American Idol” host (seen above Saturday) said he was hired by Disney to do the Fourth of July 250 special on the 3rd and the 4th. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
The pop star and the NFL player (both seen above with Ross Travis in 2024) exchanged vows in front of more than an estimated 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden last Friday. bosstravis43/Instagram

Seacrest, 51, said he felt “kind of torn” about the decision but “couldn’t have done both” due to the scheduling.

The “Shrek Forever After” voice actor said though he was “so honored and thrilled to be invited,” he “had no choice” but to skip the nuptials since “it’s part of [his] job at Disney to do these things.”

Swift and Kelce, both 36, exchanged 20-minute vows in front of more than an estimated 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden last Friday.

The bride and the groom (both seen holding hands in 2024) wore Christian Dior Haute Couture to say “I do.” GC Images
Their wedding was officiated by Adam Sandler. (Pictured: Swift and Kelce kissing in 2024.) Getty Images

The wedding was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler and featured a garden theme.

The pop star and the tight end wore Christian Dior Haute Couture to say “I do” and Swift reportedly walked down the aisle to her 2008 hit song “Love Story.”

Guests won lavish prizes during the reception, including designer bags and Cartier watches.



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