The Kardashian family is reportedly reeling from the news that they've been axed from the guest list of New York's prestigious Met Gala, just as their ratings and popularity take a nosedive.
Insiders, on Globe magazine, claim that American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who controls the A-list event with an unwavering grip, has decided to remove the reality TV stars from the May 1 fashion extravaganza, where their attendance has previously raised eyebrows.
According to a source, "This is a major disaster and the biggest snub they've had in years." The Kardashians are said to be pointing fingers, with Kim and Khloé blaming their mother, Kris Jenner, for pushing the family into "cheesy PR stunts and phony romances."
Rumors also suggest that Kim is facing criticism from her sisters for turning the family into a laughingstock with her high-profile divorce from Kanye West and subsequent romance with comedian Pete Davidson, who holds significant sway in New York City. Insiders claim that Kim's pressure to get engaged to Davidson too soon has backfired.
On the other hand, Kim reportedly retorted that Khloé's only noteworthy achievements in the past year were having another baby and causing a minor stir by criticizing sister Kourtney and her husband Travis Barker's "tacky social media posts."
Adding to the family's woes, their new Hulu show has been met with negative reviews, leading to whispers that this could be "the beginning of the end" for the Kardashian empire.
For some of New York's fashion elite, the Kardashians' Met Gala snub is a welcome development. Kim's appearance in Marilyn Monroe's iconic gold "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress at last year's event left a bad taste in the mouths of organizers.
An insider commented, "The Kardashians just don't measure up to the Met Gala's high standards. They're too Tinseltown tacky."