Many millennials have been confused on Monday when two authentic hosts of BET’s 106 & Park didn’t present up for a extremely anticipated reunion. Now, these hosts are explaining their absence.
Followers of the revered 2000s music video countdown present have been ecstatic to see former hosts, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Terrence J, and The Basement‘s Large Tigger, reunite on stage for a nostalgic twenty fifth anniversary celebration of the present that gave us iconic moments.
Not solely that, however the 106 & Park reunion included performances by host and “Mr. 106 & Park” himself, Bow Wow, in addition to Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, and T.I.
Noticeably absent, nonetheless, have been former hosts AJ Calloway and Rocsi Diaz.
Social media customers expressed their disappointment over their absences, and a few questioned if the 2 have been disinvited regardless of occurring a press run for the extremely anticipated second.
And on Tuesday, each hosts took to Instagram to reply.
AJ Calloway & Rocsi Diaz Apologize For Lacking The BET Awards’ 106 & Park Reunion
AJ expressed remorse for lacking the BET Awards, explaining that he was touring on a aircraft on the time and was unable to attend regardless of his efforts. He added that hopefully there’d be one other reunion that he and followers might each take part in.
“While you’re on a aircraft and your cellphone blows up since you missed an enormous night time for one of the best and livest viewers on the planet! I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it tonight,” he wrote on Instagram. “I’m actually nonetheless within the air. I attempted, truthfully, nevertheless it didn’t work out.”
Rocsi additionally shared her deep remorse over lacking the reunion, explaining that an surprising job alternative prevented her from attending. She apologized to followers, saying she’s “sorry if she let individuals down.”
“106 gave me the instruments and basis to grow to be the TV Host I’m in the present day,” she wrote on Instagram. “Additionally, due to you the livest viewers, you’re the ones who’ve stored me related all these years later. Your love and assist has been gas for me to maintain going and hold advocating for the tradition on main platforms.
On the subject of platforms. I’m at present about to embark on one of many largest levels of my profession. I hope you’ll assist this new challenge extra particulars coming as quickly as I can announce it. So simply comprehend it was due to a direct job alternative I used to be unable to participate within the reunion.
Thanks for all the time being there for all my jobs,” she added.
