Italian model Eugenio Casnighi, who escorted celebrities at the Met Gala in 2022 and 2023, recently revealed that he was fired from attending the 2024 event for upstaging Kylie Jenner at last year’s gala. Casnighi took to social media to share a video in which he explains that he had been disinvited from the upcoming event by the organizers because his appearance eclipse the likes of Jenner in 2023. Despite being confirmed to attend this year, he was informed last minute that he would not be allowed to attend after going viral for his appearance alongside Jenner.
At the 2023 Met Gala, Casnighi was working as a greeter for the museum and had the duty of escorting celebrities on the red carpet. However, during a viral video of YouTube influencer Emma Chamberlain interviewing Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, Casnighi is seen looking dapper in the background, with the camera panning to focus on him instead of the interview. This incident led to him being fired from the Met Gala by the organizers who accused him of making the event about himself. Despite being instructed to work with Jenner all night last year, he was let go because he went viral for his appearance.
Casnighi shared on TikTok that he was fired by the organizers because he gained more attention than the actual celebrities at the event. He was upset that he was removed from his duties on the red carpet just two days before the gala after being confirmed to attend a month prior. Fans of Casnighi expressed their support on social media, questioning why gaining attention for the event was seen as a negative thing by the organizers. The model also claimed to have emails and messages backing up his claims of being fired for upstaging celebrities on the red carpet.
In addition to his experience at the Met Gala, Casnighi revealed some behind-the-scenes gossip to the Daily Mail, sharing that in the past, a celebrity was reprimanded for smoking in the tent before the stairs at the event. Despite being asked to stop by the organizers, the unnamed celebrity continued to smoke, stating that they were too famous to be told what to do. Casnighi promised to continue sharing details about his termination from the event, highlighting the drama and controversies that occur behind the scenes at the Met Gala.
The Met Gala was set to kick off on May 6th, and Casnighi’s revelations added fuel to the anticipation of the event. Despite being fired from attending the 2024 Met Gala, the model’s viral moment at the 2023 event solidified his presence in the fashion world. The controversy surrounding Casnighi’s termination shed light on the dynamics between celebrities, models, and the organizers at the prestigious event, showcasing the drama and exclusivity that surrounds the Met Gala each year. Despite the setback, Casnighi’s continued involvement in the fashion industry is anticipated, with fans eagerly awaiting his next move after the viral moment at the 2023 Met Gala.