Greg James returned to BBC Radio 1 after attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's lavish wedding, describing it as 'like going to Madame Tussauds but the wax talked back to you.' The broadcaster also admitted to stealing three doilies from the event and handing them out to super fans outside.
Greg James Apologises for Keeping Wedding Secret
James began his show by apologising for 'deceiving' his followers by not sharing his invitation, which he received on his phone the night before his Comic Relief challenge in March, just four months before the wedding. He had strict instructions not to reveal a word to anyone, and only his wife Bella knew. In a bid to win back listeners' trust, he leaked huge insight into the occasion.
Details of the Wedding
James told listeners: 'I had the best night. The food was plentiful and delicious.' He joked that while most weddings provide guests with their first drink for free, the showbiz power couple provided the 'first 10,000 drinks free.' He said Travis and Taylor were busy talking to their 1,000 guests, but he did get a chance to chat to them. 'They both looked amazing; they were dancing on the dancefloor,' he said.
James revealed that many British stars stuck together for a large portion of the day, and he found himself hanging out with Hugh Grant and his wife, but the group later mingled with US celebrities. 'It wasn't a sit down dinner,' James revealed, teasing there were multiple cakes. The food was unlimited, and he said 'no comment' when asked about the dress and if Taylor had multiple outfit changes.
Dancing and Performances
'There was an open invitation to get up on stage and dance. All the songs played,' he told listeners. James also said no comment to various other questions, including if Taylor performed. He joked the wedding was like going to Madame Tussauds but the wax 'talked back to you.' He also revealed he stole three doilies from the wedding and handed them out to super fans.
Holding in the Secret
'It was really fun. When I got the invitation - it was ages ago and it was the night before the first day of the Comic Relief challenge. It was March. I was in the hotel in Weymouth feeling very unwell and I looked at my phone at the invitation, which had come through. That's how long I've been holding it in for,' he said.
'All I could tell is Bella - I couldn't tell my boss, I just took annual leave for it. I couldn't tell the people at the festival why I couldn't do the rest of the weekend there. Maybe they assumed it was my dad not doing well. I couldn't use him as an excuse.'
Meeting Graham Norton
James recalled how he and Graham Norton had been booked on the same This Morning show, with the two being the only stars in the UK publicly invited. James confided in Norton about the wedding, knowing he was invited too. They took their partners to dinner together to discuss the big wedding and rather than go somewhere public, they went for dinner at his.
Other Guest Reactions
James's revelations come after another guest branded the event 'tacky' and 'chaotic.' The source told the Daily Mail: 'There were slightly chaotic scenes around the food carts with all these amazing A-listers having to stand in line. It wasn't quite what I expected.' They claimed the huge list of celebs had been separated into class levels, from A to D. Among the lowest levels was said to be the likes of Cara Delevingne, with the group getting to the venue three hours before events unfolded.
Another insider told the publication: 'It was surprisingly chaotic inside. Arrivals were staggered with people having to wait for hours with nothing to do. The cocktails only started at 4pm. People literally were twiddling their thumbs for hours.'
Ceremony Details
Taylor walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of her own hit 'Love Story' while Sir Paul McCartney serenaded the couple with a Beatles classic at the reception, which had a line-up to rival any huge festival. All guests had been told they had to hand over their phones before the ceremony, as the couple were desperate for there to be no unwanted leaks from their special day.
