Miley Cyrus is going viral, and not just out of nostalgia. During the premiere of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary” special, the singer made the audience laugh with a series of jokes about the host. Alex Cooperbut online, fans are split on whether the comments were all in good fun or something more. Now, the moment is making waves on TikTok as viewers wonder what Miley Cyrus really meant.
Miley Cyrus Apparently Calls Alex Cooper ‘Scary’ Amid ‘Hannahversary’
While explaining how the idea for the “Hannahversary” special came about, Miley didn’t hold back, saying, “I didn’t know what y’all would want, so Alex being a super fan… a little scary.”
The crowd laughed, but Miley continued. “She’s also my neighbor, which is also scary,” the actress said. “She got some money, then she moved in next door to me.”
As the audience continued to react, Miley doubled down on her joke. “Yes, there was no other host,” she continued.
Discussing Alex’s move to her neighborhood, Cyrus said, “And she was like, ‘Oh my God, you live here,’ and she interviewed me at my house about 5 years ago, so you knew pretty well where I live.”
She wrapped the moment with a more grateful note. “But anyway, thanks for being this host,” she said to Alex. “Thank you for being so incredibly dedicated to Hannah Montana.”
Fans are divided over Cyrus’ ‘creepy’ comments about Alex Cooper
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While the public seemed to view the comments as playful, the internet quickly turned it into a debate. Some viewers think Miley was clearly joking and was going for a comedic side. “I’m sorry this is so over the top, she’s clearly joking,” one TikToker said. “It’s a joke.”
Others, however, felt that perhaps there was a grain of truth behind the humor. “I think she’s joking, but she also likes to be serious lol,” said another.
And everyone didn’t feel at all about the host’s choice. “I’m so sick of the Alex Cooper hype,” one user said while another wrote, “Alex Cooper is a mediocre white girl who is being brought up by the mainstream for no reason.”
Fans denounce missing actors in ‘Hannah Montana’ special
Beyond the viral moment, some fans expressed disappointment over who didn’t appear in the anniversary special.
Viewers pointed out that several major players were noticeably absent, including Michel Musso And Emilie Osmentwho played Miley’s best friends Oliver and Lily. Others mentioned the absence of fan-favorite characters like Roxy, played by Frances Callier, and Jesse, played by Drew Roy.
Although the special featured appearances from Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Selena Gomezand Miley’s sister Noah, some fans felt it was still missing key elements that made the original series so iconic.
That said, the event wasn’t entirely devoid of familiar faces. Several cast members attended the premiere, including Cody Linley, Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Jason Earles and Moisés Arias.
Miley Cyrus Becomes ‘Full Hannah’ in Nostalgic 20th Anniversary Special
At some point, nostalgia clearly hit Cyrus. “How could this last 20 years? ” Cyrus says, catching a glimpse of herself in the mirror as she returns to Miley Stewart’s famous cooking set.
The special also included an interview with Alex Cooper, where Cyrus explained that the project was designed with her audience in mind, sharing that it was her way of honoring “the fans who grew up with me,” especially since a traditional concert wouldn’t have been as inclusive.
She also revealed that she took a bold approach to making this special, admitting that she promoted “Hannahversary” before it was officially approved, something she said was inspired by Dolly PartonThe advice to make things exist.
Miley Cyrus revisits iconic settings and shares an emotional moment with her father Billy Ray
Throughout the special, Miley Cyrus took fans even deeper into nostalgia, revisiting the set of her iconic wardrobe that once defined a generation. One of the most meaningful moments came when Cyrus was joined by her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who played her father on the show and is also her real father.
During their chat, the two reflected on how their on-screen dynamic reflected their real relationship. “It was art imitating life imitating art,” Billy Ray Cyrus said. “And you’ve always been Miley to me.”
