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Jason Kelce took a cheeky dig at his fellow ESPN analyst for skipping his brother Travis's wedding to Taylor Swift this summer.
It was a blockbuster offseason for the Kelce family this year as younger brother Travis married pop sensation Swift in front of the biggest names in sport and Hollywood at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
However, it was back to business for both brothers on Monday when the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Denver Broncos in their season opener.
Jason, who served as Travis's best man, resumed his analyst duties on Monday Night Football for ESPN and opened up on the star-studded ceremony along with his colleagues Scott Van Pelt and Pat McAfee.
However, he also singled out one member of the panel for not attending the glitzy event in New York City.
While discussing the wedding, Jason said, 'There wasn't another person on the desk invited, but he did no show us,' gesturing to Marcus Spears.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift tied the knot this summer at Madison Square Garden
Jason kelce said ESPN colleague Marcus Spears was a 'no-show' at the star-studded bash
'I still don't really know why,' he added.
Spears was quick to defend himself as he clarified the situation. 'That's on me,' he said. 'Family obligation with my son. You know, he got a lot of stuff going on.'
Laughing off the moment, Jason went on to gush over the ceremony and its blockbuster guestlist.
'So many awesome people,' he continued. 'Obviously, all walks of life: football world, celebrity world, singers from Nashville, actors, actresses, people that we grew up in Cleveland Heights. The melting pot of individuals.
'It was insane, and the ceremony was gorgeous. They did such an incredible job. Adam Sandler officiated it in a very Adam Sandler, beautiful way. Yes, he did. And then from then on, it was a party, man. It was so good seeing everybody out there.'
Jason was at Arrowhead Stadium to cover the Monday night action as Travis and the Chiefs kickstarted their season.
The Chiefs tight end is entering his 14th season in the NFL after inking a new deal with Kansas City in the offseason.
He previously opened up on his offseason milestone, sharing behind-the scenes details of his wedding to Swift.
Travis was back to action on Monday as the Chiefs opened their season against the Broncos
'At this point we are what one month out, it's been so much fun,' he told Jason on their New Heights podcast earlier this month.
'It was insane, it was a night I'll never forget. Me and Taylor are so thankful for everybody that showed up. From the vows to seeing everyone, and how much fun we had that evening, and hearing that being relived through everyone's stories of that night. It was just magical man.
'I wish it could have lasted longer than that, once the drinks got served everyone started moving out.'
Jason joked that the stragglers had to be kicked out of the iconic New York arena when they tried to keep the drinks flowing and the party going.
Despite Jason's quip, Travis gushed over MSG for providing the newlyweds with a private setting.
The couple invited some of the biggest names in pop culture and sport with the likes of Selena Gomez, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Tom Hanks and a host of Kelce's teammates making up the star-studded guestlist, while Adam Sandler officiated.
