Why Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso aren’t part of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special

Musso also referenced Osment’s post, saying, “Like my Lillypop said on her post, so many of you building families of your own and sharing this wonderful story with your kids is a gift beyond words. It’s been the coolest part of HM.”

He also added, “Miley, Emily, Jason, Billy Ray, Moises, and the whole crew at Disney — you became my family through all the real, messy, beautiful moments. Thank you for believing in a goofy kid from Texas who wore some questionable outfits with a haircut like that. To all of you, thank you for welcoming me into your homes and hearts 20 years ago and still allowing me to be here today. I’m honored we get to share all of this together.”

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Osment commented on Musso’s post, writing, “love you so so much ❤️.” While Musso did not explicitly state why he skipped the reunion, it’s safe to assume he had other commitments. Jason Earles, who played Miley’s oldest brother, Jackson Stewart, is also missing from the special, as are others; however, he did attend the show’s premiere alongside other original cast members, including Miley Cyrus, Moisés Arias, Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and Cody Linley.

The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

This article was first published on Teen Vogue.