A claim has gone viral that Katy Perry set herself on fire on the red carpet at the Met Gala, sparking a flurry of reactions.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: John Shearer/WireImage) Katy Perry became the subject of a viral fire claim after a Met Gala clip spread online.

There were reports doing the rounds on the internet that actress and singer Katy Perry has set herself on fire for her perfect dress at the MET Gala 2026.

Katy Perry became the subject of a viral fire claim after a Met Gala clip spread online. The “Firework” singer safely attended the 2026 event in New York in a white look. The confusion began after an ...