Here's Why Gabby Douglas Wasn't On The VMAs Red Carpet
When the Olympics’ Final Five walked the VMAs white carpet tonight, a notable member was missing. Gabby Douglas was in the hospital earlier this weekend, and so was unable to attend the awards show.
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Though Douglas, 20, didn’t share the reason for her hospital visit, she did update fans that she’s now recovering after being released. “Out of hospital & resting comfortably! #FinalFive sad I can’t be with u 2 present tonite,” the gymnast tweeted.
The Final Five are confirmed as presenters at the the VMAs tonight. The group’s other four members — Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez, and Madison Kocian — posed on the white carpet before making their way into Madison Square Garden. The group is fresh from their historic run at the Rio Olympics, which concluded earlier this month.
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MTV tweeted its support for Douglas, and wished her a speedy recovery.
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By: Hunter Harris