NEW YORK — Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly sharply criticized Katy Perry's extravagant 2026 Met Gala appearance, telling viewers on her show Tuesday that the pop star's otherworldly ensemble made her look like she "just saw aliens," sparking a viral debate about celebrity fashion choices and the boundaries of red carpet commentary.

Perry arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night in a dramatic, high-concept look designed by a collaborative team including Maison Margiela and custom milliner Philip Treacy. The outfit featured a massive, sculptural headpiece resembling a crystalline alien crown, glowing LED elements, and a voluminous metallic gown that shifted colors under the lights. While some praised it as a bold interpretation of the "Fashion Is Art" theme, others, including Kelly, found it over-the-top.

On her SiriusXM show Tuesday morning, Kelly played clips of Perry's red carpet walk and delivered a blunt assessment. "Did you see aliens last night? Because Katy Perry showed up looking like she just got beamed down from the mothership," Kelly said. "I mean, come on. We're celebrating fashion as art, not fashion as sci-fi cosplay at Comic-Con."

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The comment quickly spread across social media, with clips of Kelly's segment amassing millions of views within hours. Supporters praised Kelly for "telling it like it is," while Perry's fans accused the commentator of unnecessary cruelty and body-shaming undertones.

Perry's Bold Met Gala History

Katy Perry has built a reputation for memorable and often polarizing Met Gala appearances over the years. From her 2019 chandelier dress to elaborate thematic interpretations, the singer has consistently used the event as a platform for theatrical fashion statements. This year's look was reportedly months in the making, involving extensive........

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