Isa Briones Recalls Moment ‘Queen’ Alanis Morissette Reacted to Dr. Santos’ Karaoke Scene in “The Pitt ”(Exclusive)

**Isa Briones and Taylor Dearden’s Karaoke Surprise in ‘The Pitt’ Finale Captivates Fans**

The season two finale of the HBO Max series *The Pitt* featured a memorable karaoke scene between two characters, Dr. Trinity Santos and Dr. Mel King, played by Isa Briones and Taylor Dearden respectively. The unexpected musical moment, which showcased the duo performing Alanis Morissette’s iconic song “You Oughta Know”, has resonated with fans, enhancing the show’s appeal and leaving a lasting impression on its viewers.

Briones, who is currently gracing the Broadway stage as Connie Francis in the musical *Just in Time*, reflected on the experience, describing the moment as exhilarating. “It was a spontaneous addition to the finale that caught us by surprise,” she recounted. Initially informed through the costume department that a fitting was required, Briones expressed her confusion, as the cast typically completed their fittings before filming commenced. “We were joking about it as I was still in scrubs, wondering what kind of fitting they needed,” she explained.

The scene was not scripted at the beginning of the season, and both Briones and Dearden were taken aback when the concept of a karaoke outing was introduced. “I thought it was funny that I had to sing yet again,” Briones remarked, playfully adding that it felt like “a hat on a hat.” However, the experience turned out to be enjoyable, with the filming taking less than half an hour.

Briones’ excitement grew when she discovered that Morissette herself had taken notice of their performance. The famed singer shared her appreciation on social media shortly after the finale aired, posting “paging Dr. Santos and Dr. King…” with a stethoscope emoji. “It was surreal to think that she had seen it,” Briones said of the moment, expressing her delight at the recognition from the iconic artist.

Dearden, too, shared her surprise regarding the spontaneous karaoke scene during a recent event at PaleyFest LA. “I had no idea this was happening until Isa mentioned it,” she revealed. “It wasn’t in the script, and when she asked what I was going to wear for karaoke, I thought she was joking.” Dearden admitted to feeling nervous about the performance due to her previous experiences with singing, alas, the scene turned into a fun and light-hearted moment shared between the two actresses.

In a candid moment during her appearance on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, Dearden confessed, “I’m usually terrified of singing and have been told I’m not good at it.” Morissette, in response to Dearden’s admission, took to X to add her own insights: “I was told I couldn’t sing either……”

The season finale unfolds with a casual drink invitation from Santos to Mel after a challenging day at work, revealing a deeper side to their characters. The dialogue builds anticipation as Santos hints at using karaoke as a therapeutic release for stress. Their interaction is playful yet relatable, with Santos sharing that her version of karaoke resembles “primal scream therapy”, bringing a humorous twist that lightens the mood.

The positive fan response to the karaoke moment has further solidified *The Pitt*’s reputation as a series that deftly intertwines comedy with emotional depth, keeping viewers engaged through unconventional storytelling elements. Social media flooded with praise for Briones and Dearden’s performance highlights the impact of the scene, demonstrating how unexpected elements can resonate strongly with audiences.

The season two finale of *The Pitt* aired on April 16, and with its successful blend of drama and unexpected levity, it leaves fans eagerly awaiting what lies ahead. In the meantime, viewers can catch up on the series streaming exclusively on HBO Max, where the camaraderie and unexpected surprises continue to entertain.