AJ Calloway, the original “106 & Park” host, speaks out after missing the show’s reunion during the 2025 BET Awards. Here’s what he said.
✈️ AJ Calloway Tried To Make The ‘106 & Park’ Reunion Happen
The 2025 BET Awards served up plenty of unforgettable moments, but “106 & Park” fans couldn’t help but notice a familiar face missing from the highly anticipated reunion—AJ Calloway.
AJ, who co-hosted the iconic music video countdown show alongside Free from 2000 to 2005, took to Instagram to explain his absence and offer heartfelt words to fans and his BET family.
📱 “I Tried…It Didn’t Work Out”
In a candid post from his airplane seat, AJ Calloway let his followers know he made every effort to be there for the “106 & Park” reunion, but the timing just didn’t align.
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. 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!
Fans immediately flooded his comments with love and understanding, expressing how much he and Free helped shape their teen years and memories with the show.
🎤 A Legacy That Still Hits Home
As one of the original hosts, AJ Calloway helped define an era of music television.
From introducing the hottest artists to counting down the dopest videos, his role on “106 & Park” was legendary—and his absence at the reunion was deeply felt.
But with AJ hinting at a future gathering for both the cast and the fans, there’s still hope we’ll get a full-circle moment that includes everyone.
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🗣️ Did You Miss AJ Calloway At The Reunion?
Whether you watched “106 & Park” religiously after school or tuned in just to see who’d hit the couch next, AJ Calloway’s presence was a big part of the show’s magic.
His absence definitely left a void—but his message shows that the love is still real.
Frens, were you hoping to see AJ on that BET Awards stage?
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I wish it would of work out. ❤