AP Reporter Apologizes After Interrupting Babyface for Chappell Roan Grammy Interview: ‘There Was a Lot of Commotion’

An Associated Press reporter on the Grammys red carpet Sunday apologized for stopping an interview with Babyface to pass his microphone to Chappell Roan in what became a viral social media moment.

A viral clip posted to X showed Krysta Fauria and Leslie Ambriz speaking to the producer and singer-songwriter Babyface before Fauria called out to Roan behind him. Babyface turned and noticed Roan and told the reporters to pursue an interview with her instead. Ambriz apologized to Babyface before accepting his microphone and giving it to Roan once she approached.

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In another video from later on during the Grammys red carpet night, Fauria, standing with Ambriz as well as AP reporter Gary Gerard Hamilton, apologized to viewers for the uncomfortable exchange.

“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 said.

Babyface is a 13-time Grammy winner. “Pink Pony Club” artist Roan is a first-time nominee at this year’s awards and won best new artist halfway through the ceremony.

This year’s Grammys ceremony is in part dedicated to drawing attention to wildfire relief fundraising efforts. The Recording Academy and MusiCares have recently created a fundraiser to support those in the music industry who have been impacted by the wildfires, which swept across the communities of Pasadena, Altadena and Malibu.

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