I think I've read somewhere (not sure where though) that he was injured during the season and therefore not able to participate in the preliminary competitions required to take part in Nationals...?
Joint interview with Nathan Chen and Mariah Bell is new on Fan Zone today. Brian Boitano and Rusty Kath conducted the interview. 8:11 in length. https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=2269&type=Live Below is the link to today's press release from NBC Sports re its Nats coverage...