An Italian model has claimed that he was fired from his role at the 2024 Met Gala after gaining attention for his appearance alongside Kylie Jenner at last year's event. The model, Eugenio Casnighi, shared on TikTok that he will not be working as a greeter at this year's Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art after going viral for his looks the previous year.
Casnighi alleged that he was let go because he received significant attention at the event, which led to his termination. He mentioned that he had been under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and was unable to discuss the incident until now. The model expressed his disappointment at being fired, stating that he was informed of his termination just a day before the event.
According to Casnighi, he was assigned to assist Kylie Jenner during the previous year's Met Gala and was specifically chosen by the modeling agency and event organizers to work with her on the red carpet. However, he claimed that his presence in photos with Jenner led to his dismissal as he was accused of making the event about himself.
The model also shared that he had received confirmation of his role at this year's Met Gala through text messages and emails before being let go. Additionally, he revealed that the organizers had imposed stricter rules regarding NDAs for this year's event, prohibiting workers from posting any content related to the Met Gala.
Casnighi's supporters took to social media to express their solidarity with him, with many questioning the decision to fire him for gaining attention at the event. Some fans praised his appearance and expressed confidence that better opportunities would come his way despite the setback.
The model hinted that there might have been a decision to exclude models from working at this year's Met Gala, as he mentioned that a colleague of his had also been dismissed from the event. Casnighi shared a viral clip showing him alongside last year's red-carpet host, Emma Chamberlain, during an interview with Jennie Kim from Blackpink.
While the circumstances surrounding Casnighi's dismissal remain unclear, his experience has sparked a conversation about the dynamics of celebrity events and the impact of social media attention on participants.
