Thursday, March 28, 2024

BET ‘Punk’d’ Fans, Raunchy Series ‘Uncut’ Not Returning

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*In a previous article, we expressed our dismay at the news that, due to public demand, BET was resurrecting its provocative late night music video series, “Uncut.”

As it turns out, the joke is on us. BET isn’t bringing back the steamy late-night music series. Instead, the network is relaunching “Punk’d,” and their first joke was making viewers believe that “Uncut” was returning this week.

Viewers who tuned in to watch the premiere episode of “Uncut” at 11pm on August 11, were instead greeted by hosts Andrew Bachelor and DeStorm Power. As The Grio reports, the episode began with this disclaimer:

“This program is for mature audiences only. It contains material which some viewers may find objectionable or inappropriate for viewing by children under the age of 17. Viewer discretion is advised.”

As Nelly’s infamous “Tip Drill” video began to play, it was interrupted occasionally by static interference, before Bachelor and Power took over the screen, announcing:

“So ya’ll thought you were going to see BET Uncut?” Bachelor asked. He and Power pointed at the camera and laughed. “Got ‘em!”

“Well, we’re here to tell you that you just got punked,” Power finished.

What followed was an episode of highlights of “Punk’d” back when it aired on MTV.

Punk’d” is a hidden camera-practical joke reality series that first aired on MTV in 2003, and was created by Ashton Kutcher. The show’s success centered on pulling pranks on celebrities. Being “punk’d” referred to being the victim of such a prank.

The series finale aired on MTV May 29, 2007, however, after a five-year hiatus, the series was revived in 2012 featuring Justin Bieber as a guest host. The ninth season ended in 2012.

Earlier this year, BET announced plans to reboot the series, tailoring it for the network’s audience, and taking viewers behind the scenes of each prank.

“Punk’d” premieres August 18, at 10:30/9:30c on BET.

Watch the “punking” go down in the clip below:

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