Reporters Apologize, Hope to Reinterview Babyface After Cutting Him Off for Chappell Roan at 2025 Grammys

Associated Press reporters Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria issued an on-air apology after interrupting Grammy-winning producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds to interview pop star Chappell Roan on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.

Fauria said that she was really sorry for interrupting Babyface when Chappell Roan came out, adding that she's a big Babyface fan.

On the other hand, Ambriz said that "wild things happen sometimes that is out of our control, we've got directors on our ears telling us to wrap things up." She added that she wants to continue that conversation to hear about Babyface's answer about women in RnB progressing. She also said that she's looking forward to interviewing Babyface in the future.

Reporter Called 'Rude' for Interrupting Babyface to Interview Chappell Roan

An interview opportunity during the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet turned viral controversy after reporters ditched a chat with Babyface to talk to new artist Chappell Roan.

The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, shows reporters from the Associated Press cutting off the 65-year-old songwriter mid-interview.

The interruption occurred as the 26-year-old "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" singer approached.

"Chappell!" one of the reporters shouted, taking a step back so Roan could speak. Viewers took to social media to describe the interaction as "rude" and "disrespectful."

One user tweeted, "I'm Watching the AP Grammy Red Carpet, and this interviewer just cut Babyface off to talk to Chappell Roan—the disrespect is insane."

With the incident occurring during Black History Month, some critics have called for accountability.

Another user tweeted, "Hey @AP, you all need to sit your employees down and make them rethink their decisions."

It is so unbelievably rude to cut the musical goddess that is Babyface and snatch his mic outta his hands while he was speaking to Chappell Roan.

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The Associated Press has not commented on the matter.

The Grammys are one of the biggest nights in music, and like any major awards show, there are plenty of memorable moments on and off the red carpet.

The awards ceremony took place this year at the CryptoArena in Los Angeles.

Grammy showcases the most prominent artists and gives a platform to both familiar faces and new artists.

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