Taraji P. Henson faced a cringeworthy mix-up at the 2024 BET Awards, mistaking TikToker Jordan Howlett for food critic Keith Lee in a now-viral moment that has taken over the internet. Henson’s attempt to be the ultimate host of the night backfired when she awkwardly questioned Howlett’s relationship status, thinking he was Keith Lee.
The embarrassing moment was captured on camera, showing Henson offering roses to attendees and mistakenly calling out the wrong names. From mispronouncing Flau’Jae Johnson’s name to confusing Halle Bailey’s pronunciation, Henson’s blunders were cringeworthy to say the least.
Following the mix-up, Keith Lee took to TikTok to share a post-and-delete video of him discarding Henson’s rose, hinting at feeling insulted by the confusion. Despite deleting the video, the internet does not forget, and Lee’s reaction quickly spread across social media platforms.
In light of the embarrassing incident, Henson publicly apologized to both Howlett and Lee, acknowledging her mistake and attempting to make amends. However, the damage was done, and fans couldn’t help but cringe at the mix-up that occurred live on air.
The 2024 BET Awards were filled with unforgettable moments, but Taraji P. Henson’s confusion between TikToker Jordan Howlett and food critic Keith Lee stole the show, becoming the talk of the town on social media.