Eugenio Casnighi at the MET Gala (Pic/@eugeni0)
Italian model Eugenio Casnighi, 26, reportedly lost his job as a greeter at the Met Gala because his attractive appearance drew more attention than celebrities like Kylie Jenner at the 2023 event.
Italian model Eugenio Casnighi says Met Gala axed him
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The model in a recent TikTok video said, "I just got fired from the Met Gala."
"They fired me because I went viral last year." Casnighi's striking appearance grabbed headlines at the 2023 Met Gala, sparking viral videos and discussions about his looks.
Despite being confirmed to attend this year's event, Casnighi claimed he was uninvited by the organizers, who accused him of drawing too much attention to himself, stating, "you made it about yourself, so we don't want to work with you anymore."
In one viral video on social media, the person filming an interview with Emma Chamberlain and Jennie seemed distracted by Casnighi's appearance and shifted the camera's focus from Jennie to him. The caption in the viral video read, "Trying to focus on Emma interviewing Jennie from Blackpink, but..."
He expressed disappointment over being removed from the event abruptly, despite being told to collaborate with Kylie Jenner. Casnighi also revealed that he has messages and emails backing up his claims.
Talking about the incident with Kylie, he expressed, "But when people took pictures of the actual celebrity, like Kylie Jenner, of course I ended up in the picture." Casnighi praised Kylie Jenner's appearance, mentioning that although it might not be entirely natural, "I still think she's beautiful."
Now released from a non-disclosure agreement, Casnighi intends to disclose more information about his dismissal."I can say much more, because legally I can say whatever I want now."
About MET Gala 2024
According to Page Six, Lily Gladstone and Ayo Edebiri will also be presenting at the event. Fans are still confused about whether Gisele Bundchen will be accompanied by her boyfriend, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, or not. Meanwhile, the world will be in for a treat as pop star Rihanna is all set to make yet another remarkable fashion statement at the Met Gala. Rihanna has always grabbed eyeballs with her show-stopping fashion looks.
This year, the theme for the grand event is "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." With the official dress code being 'The Garden of Time,' celebrities will be seen wearing some remarkably creative and innovative outfits at the Gala event.
(With inputs from ANI)
