‘Bel-Air’s Olly Sholotan Talks Carlton’s Dark Season 2 and Saweetie’s Surprise Guest Spot
Season 2 of Peacock’s Bel-Air saw cousins Will Smith (Jabari Banks) and Carlton Banks (Olly Sholotan) make some major strides in their famously contentious relationship. But it wouldn’t be a proper Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remake if the duo weren’t still at odds in some capacity.
Likewise, Thursday’s season finale, titled “Don’t Look Back,” culminated in the Founder’s Award ceremony at Bel-Air Academy. Will and Carlton were both nominated for the school’s top honor for exemplifying “dignity, excellence, and leadership,” and it was nice watching the two engage in some friendly competition and celebrate their respective achievements without taking the prize too seriously. Unfortunately, in signature teen-soap fashion, the ceremony ended in total melodrama and one jaw-dropping revelation.
After being announced as the Founder’s Award recipient, Carlton heads to the podium to give a rehearsed acceptance speech, until he can no longer hide the disease he’s been battling for the past two seasons. “I’d like to apologize,” he says with one big Denzel Washington tear rolling down his face. “I’ve led you all to believe that I’m worthy of this award. And I’m not, because I’m a drug addict.”