Beyoncé skips Met Gala 2018 for last-minute holiday… and sparks hilarious ‘Holy Ghost’ memes

The US superstar was reportedly whisked away by husband Jay-Z
No show: Beyonce disappointed fans after failing to turn up
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Emma Powell8 May 2018
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Beyonce has been compared to the “Holy Ghost” after she dropped out of attending this year’s Met Gala.

The Crazy in Love singer, 36, sparked a flurry of hilarious memes as fans joked she was at the religious-themed bash in 'spirit'.

Beyoncé had reportedly planned to attend in a custom outfit by Peter Dundas, according to Entertainment Tonight, but pulled out after husband Jay-Z decided to whisk her away on holiday,

“Jay Z surprised her with a trip because he felt she needed to relax before her tour,” a source told the publication.

Fans tweeted pictures of shadows on the red carpet and joked that Beyoncé was “killing it”.

Others were disappointed at her no-show, with many claiming this year's Heavenly Bodies theme was created for the singer who wore a gold angel inspired gown and headdress at the 2017 Grammy Awards.

One fan tweeted: “This year’s theme for the #MetGala was literally made for Beyoncé,,,like she is a heavenly body so she needs to come and serve us heavenly body, heavenly hair, heavenly looks and shake the heavenly table!!! AMEN.”

Stand out: Beyonce pictured at the 2015 Met Gala
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Another posted: “This met gala theme was literally made for Beyoncé where was sis.”

Sunday night's bash attracted a host of the world's biggest names from Kim Kardashian to Zendaya and Selena Gomez.

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Rihanna, who co-chaired the event with Anna Wintour, Amal Clooney and Donatella Versace, sparked controversy with her 'Pope-chic' inspired gown.

Many accused her of appropriation and branded the John Galliano-designed outfit “disgusting”.

Katy Perry made sure to stick to the theme and rocked up wearing six-foot high angel wings while Sarah Jessica Parker fashioned a nativity scene on her headdress.

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