Why did aj and free leave 106 and park?

Answer 1

AJ and Free's abrupt exit from BET's 106 & Park was a disappointment to some, not necessarily because they were leaving, but because they didn't make a real show of it and because Free literally phoned in her final act.

Though insiders apparently knew something was up, AJ Calloway spoke with the AP's David Bauder and revealed more details of what was happening Behind the Scenes. Basically AJ was offered a short term contract to continue with the understanding that he was out the door, though BET's executive vice president for music and entertainment programming Stephen Hill said that AJ was never told he wasn't wanted.

AJ stated that, "If you're trying to aggressively keep someone, you don't offer them a month-to-month contract." I guess they just didn't want to put a happy face on things and decided to split. Perhaps Free just couldn't stand to appear again after they chose to surprise the network with their decision to leave, knowing it was all over.

And, really, when you know you're on your way out, such a pre-emptive strike is about the only power move available. Believe me, there's nothing like telling the boss "I quit" when you know he's about to say "You're fired."

Fans have been phoning and emailing BET to express their disappointment and some parents have called in as well.

Apparently, during their final appearance, AJ announced that he's starting a restaurant in Brooklyn called Mahogany and that Free would have a website coming soon.