Overview

• Sichko, a 58-year-old Catholic priest and cancer survivor from Kentucky, secured his Wimbledon final tickets through a charity auction.
• During the July 13 men’s singles trophy presentation, he spontaneously shouted “I love you, Kate!” prompting laughter from the Princess of Wales and cheers from the crowd.
• On July 16, outlets identified him and published his interviews detailing why he spoke out and how he reacted afterward.
• He issued a public apology on social media for any impropriety and said he was swept up in the emotion of the moment.
• In interviews, Sichko praised Kate’s openness about her cancer remission and said her composure at Wimbledon felt deeply authentic.