Fresh Prince Alums Alfonso Ribeiro And Tyra Banks Recall Their On-Screen Romance Getting Cut Short By Will Smith

On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Carlton Banks succeeded if he got a couple of love interests a season. Meanwhile, his cousin, Will Smith, had a cavalcade of sweethearts over 6 seasons — with a couple of severe relationships in the mix. It appeared things may turn for Alfonso Ribeiro when among the program’s most noteworthy visitor stars, Tyra Banks, turned up as Jackie in Season 4. Unfortunately, those strategies didn’t exercise, as she was exposed to be a youth good friend of Will. Years after the series ended, the Fresh Prince alums remembered their co-star’s character cutting their on-screen love brief.

The previous co-stars have actually reconnected however not romantically, as they prepare to co-host the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. It’s difficult to think that the 2 performers sanctuary’t shared the screen considering that The Fresh Prince Season 4. While discussing the brand-new season with The New York Post, Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro thought back about the short-term love in between Carlton and Jackie. It resulted in the following exchange in between the co-hosts:  

Tyra Banks: We were love interests for one act. … It was Jackie, and Carlton and we were so into each other.

Alfonso Ribeiro: And then she sees Will. And the brief man gets dissed once again. And it broke my heart a bit.

Of course, Will Smith had actually come in between Banks and Ribeiro. I imply, it wouldn’t have actually been The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air if Will (the character) didn’t get all the gorgeous females who came through the timeless comedy. Unfortunately, it was to the hinderance of Carlton’s like life.

After pointing out Alfonso Ribeiro pointed out that Carlton was sad over the missed out on connection, the America’s Next Top Model developer got a little saucy. She asked Ribeiro if it was him or his character that felt the discomfort. Ribeiro quipped that both he and Carlton were heartbroken over the scenario. The fan-favorite star went on to discuss why he was dissatisfied by the advancement:

It’s reasonable that the star would’ve desired the geeky Carlton to lastly get a significant relationship, particularly as the character started college. Sure, the preppy Bel-Air native had a couple of noteworthy flings, however no repeating love that covered a season or 2. While Carlton wasn’t worsened for not having had a constant sweetheart, a love might’ve been terrific for him.

When it pertains to Dancing with the Stars, audiences must just anticipate triggers to fly in between those on the dancefloor, however. The truth dancing competitors series’ shift to streaming significant Alfonso Ribeiro’s new role after Tyra Banks hosted solo for Seasons 29 and 30. )The brand-new season will premiere on September 19 and will be available with a Disney+ subscription.) Upon hearing the news of his hiring, previous hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews sent Ribeiro some love. The congratulations were a full-circle minute as the Fresh Prince star credited his AFHV predecessor for getting him back on track in Hollywood.

But returning to Fresh Prince, it would’ve been fascinating had Jackie and Carlton paired. I think, at the minimum, we can value the truth that the stars who played them would’ve recommended it. It’s a smidgen of recognition however recognition however.

If you wish to think back about what might’ve been in between Alfonso Ribeiro and Tyra Banks, binge The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 4 by getting an HBO Max subscription. After you end up seeing that season, see every other season of the timeless comedy to see Carlton and Will’s relationship grow.