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This episode serves as a pre-game primer for the Met Gala 2026, discussing the theme, absent celebrities, and brewing controversies.

FULL MET GALA DEBRIEF DROPS IN THIS FEED AT 5PM  The Met Gala is happening right now — and we’re breaking the rules to bring you a special pre-game episode before the full debrief drops later today. In this mini episode, we’re getting you across everything you need to know before the red carpet chaos fully unfolds — from this year’s theme and what it actually means, to the celebrities who aren't there (and why that matters more than you think). Plus, the controversy already brewing behind the scenes — including the backlash surrounding Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s involvement, the politics creeping into fashion’s biggest night, and the quiet celebrity boycott that could define the entire event. This is your essential Met Gala 2026 primer — because later today, we’re coming back with the full deep dive: every look, every headline, and every moment everyone will be talking about. Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched a new podcast called Watch Party where we deep dive into the shows everyone’s talking about. Follow the feed on Apple or Spotify now. Plus remember  The Spill drops the tea…

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