Shemar Moore recalls being turned down by Alicia Keys after he asked her out on a date during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show… days after becoming a new father.
Shemar Moore recalled being rejected by Alicia Keys during Thursday’s episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show.
The 52-year-old actor reminisced with Hudson about his interaction with the 42-year-old singer during his tenure as host of Soul Train earlier this century.
The SWAT star’s appearance on the show came just one day after he shared the first photo of his newborn daughter, Frankie, who was born on Tuesday.
Struck Out: Shemar Moore opened up about being rejected by Alicia Keys during Thursday’s episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show
Moore and Hudson began by talking about his time hosting Soul Train, which he headlined from 1999 to 2003, noting that he met many artists while working on the show, including Keys.
He then told the show’s host, 41, that he had tried to ask the singer out, much to the surprise of both her and the audience.
Moore stated that their meeting took place “when she was first exploding” as a performer and that he was impressed by her piano playing skills during the Soul Train Music Awards.
According to him, he and one of his friends attended one of Keys’ listening parties, during which he was encouraged to ask her out on a date.
Big fan: The actor went on to give some context to the conversation, as he claimed the encounter took place “when she was first breaking out” as a performer and that he was impressed by her piano playing skills during Soul Train . Music Awards; she is seen in 2022
“I’m like ‘Hi Alicia, look at this, you’re wonderful and the piano is amazing,'” she recalled. “I don’t know what your situation is like as a man, but if you’re ever in LA, I’d love to buy you a drink.”
Moore added that Keys’ aunt was right there, laughing and making fun of me.
His response was: ‘Look at this, son. I respect your flirting game, but my man situation is handled.
Moore was deflated, saying he “left so uncool” after the rejection before immediately telling his friend that he wanted to leave the party.
Dejected: Added that he “walked away so uncool” after the hitmaker turned him down and immediately told his friend he wanted to leave the party
Moore is currently in a relationship with Jesiree Dizon, with whom he shares his young daughter Frankie.
He expressed his excitement about fatherhood during his appearance on the Hudson show.
People He later confirmed that the singer and Dizon, 39, had welcomed Frankie this past Tuesday.
A representative for the couple spoke to the outlet, stating that the “actor’s family is very happy and healthy.”
Proud dad: News about the actor’s plans to start a family was revealed to the public earlier this month, and he expressed his excitement about fatherhood during his appearance on Hudson’s show
The actor’s girlfriend also shares a five-year-old daughter named Charli with Stephen Bishop, and has a son named Kaiden from a previous relationship.
Moore shared his excitement about fatherhood with a post shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday, where he was seen cradling his newborn daughter.
He also wrote a message that partially read: ‘Already THE LOVE OF MY LIFE! I’m a girl daddy!!!! HOLY SHIT!!! DREAMS COME TRUE!!’
The artist then predicted that “Frankie will grow up to be a KILLA!”
Ecstatic: Moore shared his excitement about fatherhood with a post shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday, where he was seen cradling his newborn daughter