SOCIAL MEDIA star and world-famous chef Salt Bae has denied that he was kicked out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League celebration at the weekend.
The 41-year-old, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, appeared to be escorted away from the building in Munich where the party was supposedly being held.
Witnesses filmed the viral social media personality being pushed by a doorman outside of the venue.
The person he was with attempted to reason with security, but to no avail.
Salt Bae then took some time to sign autographs for the fans waiting outside.
Despite the suggestion that he was kicked out of the event, the chef and restaurateur has claimed that he was just there to see the fans.
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He said: “The rumours spreading on social media that ‘Nusret was kicked out’ are not true. In fact, there was no after-party there. I wasn’t even invited to such an event.
“I was just passing by, and someone acting out of line in the background made it look like something happened.
“But the claim that I was kicked out is simply false. This is an attack on my reputation.”
In a translated statement on Instagram, he also wrote: “After the Champions League final match, we arrived to the hotel in UEFA bus, the reason we were there at that moment was because of our thousands of fans who wanted to see us there.
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“As always, I was in that area to return their love and to take photos. Due to the busyness that occurred, while I was waiting for my vehicle to go to my own hotel, my back turned in front of the door, there was a directive from Mr. Dormen.
“There was no organization like invitation party in the middle, hence the news that I was not included in the party. it’s all just baseless.”
Salt Bae also came under fire for his antics on the pitch after the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.
He took the trophy from centre-back Cristian Romero – breaking a key FIFA rule.
Only a select few people – including players and managers who have won it, as well as heads of state and FIFA officials – are allowed to touch the iconic trophy.
He also pestered several players for photos during the celebrations.
The chef’s behaviour prompted an internal investigation at FIFA into how he was allowed onto the pitch.
Salt Bae watched the Champions League final live at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
PSG stormed to a 5-0 victory against Inter Milan to claim their first Champions League title.
