AceShowbiz - When the stars of the iconic '90s TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210" gathered at 90s Con 2024, they held nothing back. Find out what they had to say about the show's controversial reboot and their cherished memories from the original series.

In a heartfelt reunion at 90s Con 2024 held in Daytona Beach, Florida, four members of the beloved "Beverly Hills, 90210" cast - Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris, Jennie Garth, and Ian Ziering - spoke candidly about their experiences, both old and new.

According to People, the panel featured honest reflections on the reboot of the classic series, which aired on the CW from 2008 to 2013.

Jennie Garth, who portrayed Kelly Taylor, did not mince words regarding her participation in the reboot. "I wish I hadn't done it. No offense to them," she revealed. The producer, a friend of a friend, had convinced her by calling it a "chance of a lifetime." Garth added, "The people were very nice and all the best to them."

Gabrielle Carteris, who played Andrea Zuckerman, shared similar sentiments. "I never wanted to [do it]. I was so shocked they were doing a new show. I was like, is it like, they long so much you're just going to try to reinvent it over and over?"

Meanwhile, Brian Austin Green, known for his role as David Silver, liked the concept but felt the reboot was unnecessary, "No offense at all, it's to me, we did 10 years of that show and it's like okay, done."

The original "Beverly Hills, 90210" ran for a decade starting in 1990, capturing audiences with its portrayal of a friend group navigating life from high school through adulthood. Cast members like Jason Priestley, the late Shannen Doherty, and Luke Perry became household names. Despite its ups and downs, the show was critically acclaimed for tackling tough issues such as teen sex, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

This series saw the original cast playing heightened versions of themselves in the renewal. Ian Ziering, who played Steve Sanders, pushed for a nostalgic approach, saying, "I was pretty much the only outspoken person saying I think we should give the audience what they want: comfort food." Carteris described the experience as "cathartic" and "full circle."

Reflecting on the impact of the original series, Green attributed its success to the pre-Internet era, which limited access to the lives of the wealthy. "Because there wasn't access to it, people really enjoyed what it is we did. I honestly don't feel now, this time it would have the same impact it did back then," he explained.

Despite the mixed feelings about the reboot, the cast members expressed deep affection for "Beverly Hills, 90210". Jennie Garth summed it up best, "Even in the jump-the-shark moments, I'm still so proud of the show and love it."