ontiB. Simone had a shot at hosting 106 & Park, going by her latest disclosure. The actress was at the BET Awards on June 9, 2025, when she exclusively told Onsite! About her audition. B. Simone claimed she thought the initial call from producers of 106 & Park was a prank call, so she hung up. However, she got a second chance and auditioned to host the iconic program.
Simone Hung Up On 106 & Park Producers
Simone almost lost a chance to audition for 106 & Park years back. In an interview with Onsite! on the BET Awards red carpet, she recalled auditioning for the show. She also revealed that she hung up on the show’s producers, assuming it was a prank call.
“I sent in my audition tape. They called me. I was at work,” she told the outlet’s correspondent. “They said, ‘This is so and so from New York, and we want you to come…’ I hung up on them. I thought they were lying.” She continued, “I hung up. I said, ‘This is bullsh-t.'”
Simone added that 106 & Park producers gave her a second call. “They called me back, and they said, ‘Is this Braelyn? I said, ‘Oh, it’s me. I’m sorry. I thought you was playing on my phone.” She added, “I got a client. I flew, and I actually did 106 & Park live on TV,” she said, adding that it was “an amazing experience.” The comedian then asked people to check out her audition on YouTube.
106 & Park
106 & Park was the people’s show during its 14-year run. The show celebrated 25 years of existence at the BET Awards held yesterday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. BET Media Group announced it would honor the show’s anniversary with an unforgettable tribute at the Awards event. According to BET, the celebrations began with a “BET Experience (BETX) Fan Fest, live from the 106 & Park stage at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8.”
There was a reimagined Freestyle Friday Battle on Saturday, with surprise guest appearances, and on Sunday, some of the show’s hosts reminisced on their favorite moments. BET also planned for former hosts AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J to reunite on stage.
106 & Park remains a huge part of Black culture despite ending several years ago. It shaped many people’s love for and relationship with music. A-list R&B and Hip-Hop stars were a staple on the show, which also featured a visit from FLOTUS Michelle Obama. Scott Mills, President and CEO at BET, said of 106 & Park:
“[It] was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade.” He noted that the show’s segments, such as Freestyle Friday and the live performances “launched careers, influenced fashion, and became a platform where voices, style, and sound converged.” Mills added that “106 & Park both celebrated and fueled many of the most important musical and culture evolutions that occurred during its two-and-a-half-decade tenure.”
Simone’s disclosure that she once received a call from producers of 106 & Park reveals the show’s far-reaching impact. The celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary is an opportunity for many to reminisce about the fun they had with the much-loved music video show.
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@itsonsitetv As BET celebrates 25 years of the legendary show 106 & Park, B.Simone reflected on the time she auditioned to host the show. She mentioned she initially hung up when she got the call because she thought they were ‘lying.’ #BETAWARDS2025 Clique, what are your thoughts?