Harry Styles Jokes About Ex's Wedding at MSG Show

Harry Styles brought humor to his Madison Square Garden residency on Saturday, August 29, when he referenced his former girlfriend Taylor Swift's recent wedding to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce at the same iconic venue.

The 32-year-old performer engaged with the crowd by celebrating the venue's versatility. "New York City — The Big Apple! The city that never sleeps," Styles said during the show, before adding with a grin, "Madison Square Garden... home of the world champion New York Knicks and they also do weddings!"

The quip prompted enthusiastic reactions from the audience, and the "American Girls" singer appeared visibly pleased with the response, displaying what observers described as a cheeky expression.

Swift and Kelce, both 36, exchanged vows at Madison Square Garden on July 2. The couple utilized the venue's digital marquee to announce they were "JusT&T Married" during the ceremony, adding a personal touch to their celebration at one of the world's most recognizable sports and entertainment facilities.

While Styles' fiancée, Zoë Kravitz, reportedly attended the wedding to support her friend Swift, the former One Direction member was unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts. His Together, Together concert residency at Wembley Stadium in London included performances on July 1 and July 3, making it impossible for him to travel to New York for the July 2 ceremony.

Styles and Kravitz, 37, became engaged in April following eight months of dating. The engagement ring, featuring what appears to be an elongated cushion-cut diamond, has attracted significant attention from jewelry experts.

Laura Taylor, a jeweler with Lorel Diamonds, provided analysis of the ring in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in April. "Zoë's engagement ring appears to feature an elongated cushion-cut diamond, weighing around 5 to 6 carats, set in yellow gold with a smooth bezel-style setting," Taylor told Us Weekly. The expert estimated the ring's value could reach $600,000.

Taylor noted the stone bears similarities to a ring Kravitz previously wore from Channing Tatum, though with a softer and less elongated shape. The jeweler also observed that the diamond appears noticeably brighter than the previous ring, which typically indicates superior cutting quality.

Kelce addressed his marriage publicly during Kansas City Chiefs training camp on August 12. "It was a fun offseason, man," Kelce told Us Weekly. "Wedding was the best night of my life. I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and had fun with us. That's about all I really got from that night. It was a crazy night. It was full of a lot of celebration."

The tight end also expressed his appreciation for the venue selection, explaining his longstanding connection to Madison Square Garden. "MSG, man, I always told myself I'd go for a playoff game when the [New York] Knicks were rocking, and my wife went when I was stuck in minicamp," Kelce told Us Weekly. "I didn't get the opportunity to go then, so it's kind of cool to get to live out my childhood dream of being in that venue, the mecca of all sports venues, being able to get married in there."

Kelce thanked the owners of Madison Square Garden for accommodating their request for a private event. He also praised the venue's air conditioning system, noting with humor that "the A/C was cooking, baby. That was the best part."

The playful reference from Styles demonstrates the amicable nature of his relationship with Swift following their past romance. His willingness to acknowledge the wedding in front of thousands of fans reflects a mature approach to their shared history while celebrating his own engagement to Kravitz.