Rocsi Diaz, AJ Calloway Apologize For Their Absence During ‘106 & Park' Reunion At 2025 BET Awards
According to AJ, he was stuck on a flight, as Rocsi was busy embarking on one of the 'biggest stages' of her career.
'When you're on a plane and your phone blows up because you missed a huge night for the best and livest audience in the world! I'm so sorry I couldn't make it tonight I'm literally still in the air,' the original co-host posted on Instagram with a photo of him smiling. 'I tried, honestly but it didn't work out. Much love to my BET family and I know we will do something where we all can make it and hopefully let everyone who wants to join us pull up as well!'
Rocsi — who hosted the show alongside Terrence J after AJ and Free — wrote, 'I'm so sorry if I let you down. Just know I tried everything possible to be a part of the 106 & Park reunion it really meant a lot to me to be there with my fellow host. 106 was by far the best thing that's ever happened to my life.'
She went on to explain how the cult classic show gave her the 'tools and foundation' to become the TV host she is today. Rocsi also took a moment to thank the show's fans who have 'kept her relevant' years after her tenure. 'Your love and support has been fuel for me to keep going and keep advocating for the culture on major platforms,' she continued.
Excitingly, Rocsi explained that her absence was due to a new opportunity that she considers to be 'one of the biggest stages of [her] career.' She hoped for support from fans on her new project and promised 'more details' to come, as she can't speak on it currently. 'Just know it was because of an immediate job opportunity I was unable to take part in the reunion,' she added. 'Thank you for always being there for all my jobs.'
The 2025 BET Awards pulled out all the nostalgic stops to celebrate its 25th anniversary, delivering a replica of the original 106 & Park set staged inside Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. The tribute brought back fan-favorite hosts Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Big Tigger, and Terrence J to honor the iconic music countdown show.
The reunion was a full-circle celebration of the show that helped define a generation. 'BET and 106 & Park created this iconic culture,' Terrence J told VIBE last month. 'A brand. A legacy. And to sit here 25 years later, trading stories and realizing how many lives were impacted, it's surreal.'
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