John Galliano recently shared a statement regarding the cancellation of the exhibition, which was set to become a dedication to him. In the statement, Galliano pointed out that he remains “fully accountable for the pain” that his words have caused in the past while indicating his past actions, which received immense criticism. The information regarding the cancellation of the Met Gala 2027’s tribute to Galliano has also sparked strong reactions on the Internet, where many have pointed out that the cancellation is not because John Galliano is “racist”.Internet reaction to John Galliano’s tribute getting cancelledBoth the announcement of the tribute and the cancellation have received intense reactions from the internet. In 2011, the designer was reportedly found guilty of “public insults," which he hurled at a couple in Paris, after which he received a fine of a huge sum from the Paris court. This incident caused John Galliano to receive immense public backlash, which eventually reflected in the tribute that was set to take place at the Met Gala 2027 after the announcement. One person, while pointing out the cancellation of the tribute, noted that“i guarantee it isn’t because he’s racist, it’s because he’s antisemitic. the met gala has never cared about someone being racist many times before.”During the 2011 incident, Galliano reportedly insulted a couple, saying words such as “f*cking ugly Jewish b*tch,” etc. He also reportedly criticised the woman’s clothes and appearance. In the statement that Galliano shared on his Instagram profile, he added that a “meaningful atonement is achieved through an exhibition” and is a “continuing responsibility” that he has to take through several actions such as “listening, learning and one’s conduct over time”. John Galliano and Anna Wintour attend The Fashion Awards 2021 - Cocktail Reception - Source: GettyMax Hollen, the chief executive officer and director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also shared a statement noting that the decision to cancel the exhibition was made after “thoughtful discussions”. Galliano also added in his statement that he does not want to put the Met in a “difficult position” because of the debate surrounding his past actions, which have been criticised by the Internet through the years. He also added that he is able to “recognize and respect” the aspect of him being honoured at the exhibition would become a “painful” situation “for some”. On the other hand, Ana Wintour has also appreciated Galliano’s decision to cancel the exhibition. She has shared a statement where she added that John Galliano’s decision is “very courageous” and is also a “measure of the man he is”. While many have appreciated the decision to cancel the exhibition, one person commented,“Yes, that’s a fair point but they still ran a Karl Lagerfeld theme even though he was widely criticized for racism, Islamophobia, misogyny, and many other things…”Many fans also pointed out that there was no reason to choose Galliano in the first place, as the committee already knew about his past actions and that choosing him might lead to harsh criticism, as one person notes,“They knew this before they picked the theme 😂”For more such interesting pieces, stay tuned to Soap Central.