BET Awards: Rocsi Diaz Reveals the REAL Reason for Absence from 106 & Park Reunion

The BET Awards 2025 continues to generate ample buzz, thanks to its epic performances and lengthy list of memorable moments.

One topic that has ignited chatter is the absence of Rocsi Diaz from the 106 & Park reunion.

As reported, the veteran host, whose run as co-anchor of the hit series with Terrence J, is synonymous with the countdown show, was to join forces with the full lineup of previous hosts to salute the 25th anniversary of ‘106.’

However, come the broadcast, Diaz was nowhere to be seen. Prompting much debate on social media.

Now, she’s speaking up and out.

Full story below…

Taking to Instagram, the 43-year-old cited an “immediate job opportunity” as the reason for not participating in the reunion. Expressing ample thanks for her time on ‘106 & Park,’ as well as appreciation for the executives who championed her, she also referred to entering “one of the biggest stages of my career.”

Read her full message:

“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.

106 gave me the tools and foundation to become the TV Host I am today. Also, because of you the livest audience, you are the ones who have kept me relevant all these years later. Your love and support has been fuel for me to keep going and keep advocating for the culture on major platforms.

On the topic of platforms. I’m currently about to embark on one of the biggest stages of my career. I hope you will support this new project more details coming as soon as I can announce it. So just know it was because of an immediate job opportunity I was unable to take part in the reunion.

Thank you for always being there for all my jobs.

Thank you @bet for being understanding and for your support @jessecollinsent @connieorlando and Scott Mills. most of all thank you @stephengranthill for giving me the shot to be a part of history.”

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