"Skip the Met to watch Hockey?": Fans react as Justin Bieber skips the Met Gala while Hailey attends solo

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Justin Bieber skips Met Gala 2025 (Image via Getty)

Hailey Bieber surprised fans at the Met Gala with a black Saint Laurent blazer dress. Fans adored the model's look for its simple design. The double-breasted blazer featured detailed shoulder pads for added structure. Hailey paired it with a necklace adorned with a huge diamond pendant in the center. Her look was completed with diamond bracelets, rings, and skyscraper heels.

While fans cheered for Hailey at the Met, it didn't take long for them to notice Justin Bieber's absence. However, the singer made it clear through his Instagram that he was watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.


Fans react as Justin Bieber skips the Met Gala for an NHL match

Before fans could speculate about why Justin skipped the event and Hailey Bieber arrived solo at the Met Gala, the singer clarified his whereabouts by uploading a series of photos. In one photo, he even tagged the Toronto Maple Leafs, hinting at his interest in the ongoing playoff game.

Fans react to Justin Bieber's post. (Image via Instagram/@justinbieber)
Fans react to Justin Bieber's post. (Image via Instagram/@justinbieber)
"Tell me you’re Canadian without telling me: skip the Met to watch Hockey?! 😂," a user, @fabiolapricemakeup, commented.
Fans react to Justin Bieber's post. (Image via Instagram/@justinbieber)
Fans react to Justin Bieber's post. (Image via Instagram/@justinbieber)
"Leafs game > met gala with your wife," another user, @sofia.kotaridis, posted.
"PRIORITIES 👏👏," another user, @humber_jorquera, added.
"you skip the met for a game 😂 okey," one more user, @poproyalcouple, posted.
Fans react to Justin Bieber's post. (Image via Instagram/@justinbieber)
Fans react to Justin Bieber's post. (Image via Instagram/@justinbieber)
"This guy has the PASSION™️," a user, @david_leo414, added.
"Bro is celebrating his meta gal with his child 😌❤️," another user, @heiseugen, wrote.
"Your gals at the met gala and your watching the game like this in your comfy clothes after a trip like that ? ……. Choices ! She looks stunning btw," one more user, @conciouscarpenter69, posted.

Justin is known for skipping the Met Gala. The singer last accompanied his wife to the event in 2021. He was styled in an oversized black suit, a white shirt, and a golden watch for the occasion.

Hailey complemented her husband in a floor-length black gown from Saint Laurent. To complete her outfit, she wore a diamond necklace, rings, and a handbag.


As a long-time ambassador for the brand, Hailey's Saint Laurent look comes as no surprise; she has also worn the brand's outfits at previous Met Galas.

Edited by Yesha Srivastava