- Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Euphoria, was initially confirmed to serve on the competition jury at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
- He withdrew from the prestigious position days before the festival began on 12 May, citing a broken foot that he said would prevent him from fulfilling the demanding juror duties.
- The severity of Elordi's injury has been called into question after paparazzi photos showed him driving a car with Timothée Chalamet, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner as passengers.
- This has led to significant backlash on social media, with critics highlighting the apparent contradiction between his withdrawal due to injury and his ability to drive, drawing comparisons to other jurors like Stellan Skarsgard who attended after a stroke.
- While some social media users defended Elordi, suggesting that driving is possible with a broken foot or that he deserved a break, others emphasised the physical challenges of the Cannes jury role, including navigating the Palais staircase.
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