Grammy reporters blasted for humiliating Babyface by cutting off his interview to talk to Chappell Roan

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Two reporters are under fire after a viral video from the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday, February 2, showed them abruptly cutting off music legend Babyface during an interview to focus on Chappell Roan, sparking widespread backlash from fans and viewers alike.

The incident occurred on the red carpet when reporters Krysta Fauria and Leslie Ambriz were interviewing the 13-time Grammy winner, Babyface.

Reporters cut off Babyface mid-interview to focus on Chappell Roan

As Babyface was speaking, thoughtfully formulating an answer to a question, Krysta Fauria repeatedly called out to Chappell Roan, signaling her to come over.

Babyface lost his trail of thought due to the interruption. He stepped aside politely, allowing the reporters to shift their focus to Roan, per Mirror.

Babyface then handed the microphone to Ambriz who quickly handed it over to Roan, cutting the legendary artist off mid-interview.

This awkward moment, caught on camera, quickly became a viral sensation, with many fans expressing their disappointment over how Babyface was treated during what should have been a highlight moment of the evening.

Internet fumes over reporters' 'unprofessional' behavior toward Babyface

The internet wasted no time in reacting to the clip, with fans and viewers expressing their outrage over the unprofessional behavior displayed by the reporters.

Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their frustrations, calling the interaction "rude" and "disrespectful".

A user said, "Wooooooow!!!! That's rude as hell!! They clearly didn't know who they were talking to. Dismissing a legend to talk to a flash-in-the-pan pop star is wild!"

Another added, "No that’s rude asf he didn’t even finish his answer for a Chappell to disrespect the legend that is Babyface for her, could’ve been done differently."

One user remarked, "THATS THEE BABYFACE!! those girls should be embarrassed!!!"

"That was unprofessional, especially to a legend like babyface," criticized one.

A person rebuked, "Honestly. This is amazing disrespect. So unprofessional. Was she drunk?"

Another chimed in, "That was really unprofessional and distasteful to watch."

Reporters issue apology following backlash for interrupting Babyface interview

In the aftermath of the backlash, Krysta Fauria and Leslie Ambriz issued an apology for their actions. During a later segment on the red carpet, Fauria, joined by Ambriz and fellow reporter Gary Gerard Hamilton, addressed the uncomfortable situation, Variety reported.

“I wanted to say that I’m really sorry about interrupting Babyface earlier. Chappell Roan had come up, and there was a lot of commotion as there is on these carpets. But I’m a big Babyface fan and as are we all, and so I just wanted to say that I really apologize,” Fauria remarked.

Despite the apology, many fans felt that the damage was done, and the awkward exchange between the reporters and Babyface will likely remain a talking point for some time.

Babyface’s legacy remains untarnished by the incident, with fans continuing to recognize his contributions to the music industry. The 'Whip Appeal' singer won his 13th Grammy award last year, for Best R&B Song, as a songwriter on SZA’s 'Snooze'.

Meanwhile, Roan, a first-time Grammy nominee, went on to win Best New Artist later in the evening.

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