Viewers who grew up on Disney Channel can’t help but feel nostalgic watching their favorite stars grow up. Since ‘Jessie’ ended in 2015, the cast has experienced major life changes. In 2019, they faced the heartbreaking passing of Cameron Boyce, who played Luke on the hit show. Since then, stars like Skai Jackson, Karan Brar, Debby Ryan, Peyton List, and Kevin Chamberlin entered new chapters. From building families to taking on fresh projects, the cast has continued to grow, on and off screen. Recently, some of the cast linked up, and while Cameron’s absence was deeply felt, fans also noticed that Skai wasn’t present. The actress later spoke out, explaining why she didn’t attend.
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‘Jessie’ Cast Members Reunite In New York City
On Sunday, Kevin Chamberlin, best known as the beloved butler Bertram on ‘Jessie,’ took to Instagram to share a series of photos alongside Debby Ryan, Karan Brar, and Peyton List. The caption read, “It feels like a party every day with @debbyryan @karanbrar @peytonlist.”
Under the post, the Cameron Boyce Foundation account dropped a series of purple heart emojis, calling them “our favorite people and showing love. Debby Ryan also shared her own carousel, including a photo of the ‘Data’ playbill, writing, “Karan’s play is so good,” adding, “sharp and intense and timely and his performance is so compelling.”
She wrapped up her caption by reflecting on their growth, writing, “Karan & Peyton are 9 years older than I was when we started filming Jessie. Currently NINE years older than the character of Jessie. And they and Kevin are living in NYC for real and thriving in theater. I have a kid of my own… family.”
Karan Brar also expressed his gratitude thanking Debby and Kevin, writing, “Can’t believe these two came all this way to see me yap on stage.”
Just weeks earlier, Kevin had also linked up with Peyton and Karan, sharing a heartfelt message about their accomplishments. He wrote, “So insanely proud of both Karan and Peyton on their NYC theater debuts. Watching these two artists grow, constantly challenge themselves, and experience all that life has to offer has been an incredible gift. Don’t miss @peytonlist in Heathers (she’s brilliant) and @karanbrar in Data (he’s phenomenal) if you’re going to be in New York anytime soon.”
Peyton replied, “Love you forever Uncle Kev,” while Karan added, “Love you more than you know, Kev.”
Skai Jackson Explains Why She Wasn’t In Attendance At The ‘Jessie’ Link-Up
While many ‘Jessie’ fans were feeling nostalgic, some took to Skai Jackson’s comments to question why she wasn’t pictured with the rest of the cast. One person wrote, “Why didn’t you come to the Jessie reunion?” The actress responded:
“It wasn’t a reunion. They all just happened to be in NYC and linked up. I don’t live in NYC, some of them do! Karan sent me the photo days ago.”
Under a post on The Shade Room Teens, Skai also addressed speculation about possible cast tension after a commenter wrote, “Ofc she was gonna speak on it but again she don’t like Emma for some reason so she definitely still wasn’t coming.” She quickly shut that down, replying, “Who told you that? Y’all are too invested in other people’s lives and always loud and wrong.”
Another commenter asked, “So a reunion?” Skai clarified, “A reunion is something that’s planned in advance. That wasn’t planned, they just all happened to be there. Hope that helps!”
Social Media Reacts
Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to the nostalgic reunion. While many were happy to see the cast together, others mourned Cameron Boyce, wishing he was there. Others continued to debate Skai Jackson’s absence from the link-up. Some quickly entered the chat to defend the actress, urging people to leave her alone.
.lInstagram user @angelkaior wrote, “Everyone still looks the same 🥹”
Instagram user @shanoyaaaa added, “reunion just won’t hit without cam”
While Instagram user @Зeyes3eyesz wrote,””Skai got left off bad and boujie
Instagram user @yyajarihsa wrote. “LEAVE SKAI ALONE OMG !!”
Instagram user @marstheemartiann added, “Mind you she’s also a new mom, y’all want her to be shady so bad for no reason”
While Instagram user @ceethreee_ wrote,”Girl you know you wouldn’t have came anyway”
Instagram user @itsmiishaaa wrote, “Not like she won’t Al herself in the pictures lol”
Instagram user @bella_chapo_ added, “When yall gona learn to leave miss skai tf alone?! She not scared of yall she gets yall together all the damn time now find something safe to do”
While Instagram user @loveeeeeeee.bri wrote, “The reunion we all have been waiting for.Really wish Skai was there. RIP Cam!!!! We miss u ❤️❤️❤️”
Instagram user “Cameron not being there makes me so sad 😢🕊️”
Instagram user @briaamanii added, “Cameron ain’t got no business being goneeee”
