When Keke Palmer walked into the tunnel, the crew remixed the “True Jackson, VP” theme song, and she immediately leaned in, singing and dancing along. A nostalgic throwback AND an iconic entrance? Keke just gets it.

Jodie Turner-Smith made a dazzling entrance through the spirit tunnel, rocking a striped crop top and oversized pants with eye-catching tassels. The hype crew delivered a special rendition of Usher’s “You Don't Have to Call” as the actress playfully swayed her hips, soaking up the energy from Hudson’s staff, adding an extra dose of excitement to the moment.

Aaron Pierre, that’s the voice of young Mufasa in “Mufasa: The Lion King.” The breakthrough actor made his spirit tunnel debut in the smoothest way possible. With the crew chanting, “Aaron Pierre, that’s Mufasa!” he strutted down the tunnel, exuding cool confidence. Social media went wild, and honestly, we’re still not over it.

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When Debbie Allen stepped into the tunnel, she reminded everyone why she’s a dance icon. With her effortless moves and signature spark, the industry icon joined the hype team for a special rendition of the hit song “Fame.”

Even without her drumsticks, Sheila E. turned the tunnel into a full-blown musical moment. The music legend added her own percussive flair to the entrance, proving she’s still the ultimate showstopper.

Usher didn’t just walk through the spirit tunnel—he skated through it. Rolling his way in while giving us a live rendition of “Yeah!,” the veteran entertainer delivered an entrance that was smooth, stylish, and everything we’d expect from the king of R&B.

The Queen herself, Angela Bassett, was the first-ever guest to experience the spirit tunnel, and she handled it like the icon she is. Surprised at first, she quickly joined in, setting the tone for future guests and proving that the best entrances are all about embracing the moment.