Mero Discusses Split With Desus And Potential Reunion

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The TV talk star says "never say never" when it comes to reconnecting with his former co-host.

The revelation that The Kid Mero and Desus Nice are going their separate ways is nothing new, but the sting of their split hasn't gotten any easier for people in the two months since it was announced. Mero has previously spoken about how the end of Desus & Mero was in the works for a year, as well as it being a natural growth process, but there are still some unanswered questions when it comes to his personal stake in the cancellation.

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Blackbird Spyplane interviewed the Bodega Boys co-host, asking him about the split and to elaborate further on the "separate creative endeavors" that he will do next. He entered "Media Training Mero" mode, as he calls it, and had some thoughts on the situation:

“OK, super high-road and super-clean, but honest: When we signed to Showtime, we signed individual deals. It was always, 'We’re gonna do our own things at some point.' The way it ended seemed mad abrupt and weird, but that’s the way T.V. is. People pull the plug on T.V. s**t all the time.”


While Mero mentions more of the industry side of things in that quote, what happened between the two is still hazy. Blackbird Spyplane asked Mero about whether he sees himself crossing paths with Desus in the future and returning to better terms.

“I don’t know, man," he responded. "I feel like—maybe? Never say never." He added that they're going their own ways for now.

The Bronx comedian also shut down assessments that the separation was the result of creative differences, but he did express that a dispute with Showtime over taking the show back to its roots was a sign of things to come. Mero also emphasized the importance of dodging misguided input from the industry on one's work, and how difficult it can be overall.

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“That was the beginning of the end,” the 39-year-old stated. “It was giving me mad anxiety, but I’m a first-generation immigrant kid, like, You never quit your job before you have a new one.” Desus reportedly responded to Showtime's direction with "F**k it," and the show's fate was basically sealed.

Though rumors of their split resulting from management disputes haven't been quelled, Mero's comments in this interview indicate that it came down to more than just the paperwork for two incredible creators.

To read the full interview, click here.


About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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