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Jada Pinkett Smith drops Red Table Talk teaser but there's no mention of Oscars slap

Jada Pinkett Smith released her star-studded trailer for the new series of Red Table Talk on Tuesday- but there was no mention of the dramatic moment her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Fans had hoped it might have been a topic of discussion in the teaser, as Jada, 50, joined her daughter Willow, 21, for the chat show which sees them interview Hollywood stars. are returning to Red Table Talk as the new season is released.

The popular Facebook Watch programme announced season 5 as it teased huge names including Ireland Baldwin and her mum Kim Basinger.

Janelle Monáe and Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran will also feature in the new season.

And in one episode Willow is joined by brother Jaden and her rarely seen stepbrother Trey. "We're back... at the table," the trailer reads.

Fans soon discussed the show's return and how there was no mention to the moment Will hit Chris on stage over a joke he had made about Jada's shaved head.

One wrote: "So, we’re not going to talk bout that Oscar night, Jada?"

While another added:" Yeah … is there anyone else here who doesn’t have a care in the world about the #redtabletalk to justify #theslap @TheAcademy!"

A third chimed: "Nobody wants to hear what this family thinks about anything of importance..."

"So happy to see this show coming back. Go win another Emmy, ladies!", said a fan.

While the trailer makes no mention of the infamous slap, sources have claimed the mother and daughter will be discussing the controversial night.

Insiders told Radar Jada and Willow had a conversation and decided what they would and wouldn't say around the table.

It's also been said Will, 53, who won Best Actor for his role in King Richard, refused to talk to reporters following the incident.

It's been rumoured Jada and Willow might discuss Will Smith slapping Chris Rock (Getty Images)

Will sent shockwaves through Hollywood after he marched up to Chris Rock, who was presenting the Academy Awards, and slapped him after he made a joke about Jada.

"Jada, I love you, G. I. Jane 2, can't wait to see it," the former Saturday Night Live castmate, 57, joked.

The joke was referencing Demi Moore's shaved head in the 1997 movie, but Jada has alopecia.

Will sent shockwaves through Hollywood after he marched up to Chris Rock, who was presenting the Academy Awards, and slapped him after he made a joke about Jada (Getty)

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After the confrontation, a stunned Chris said: "Will Smith just smacked the s**t out of me."

Looking furious, Will then shouted: "Leave my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth."

Will has now been banned from the Academy Awards for ten years.

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