Funniest News Broadcast Slip-Ups Of All Time

As a news reporter, you never want to be the story. But sometimes, your live broadcast doesn’t go exactly according to plan. Whether it’s extreme weather – or just idiots in the back of your shot looking to get famous on television – the news can quickly turn into a (thoroughly unplanned) comedy hour.

I Said Back Off

When you can’t explain how much you don’t want to be interviewed.

A Superhero Fail

Spiderman – mediocre at saving local reporters.

Captain Jack Sparrow

Perfect photo bombing.

Slapped

That was rude!

Bad Picture Placement

Or is it genious?

Fun at the Park

Wear a belt next time.

Keeping the Straight Face

No matter what’s going on in the background.

Hit and Miss

The things reporters have to be ready for…

Uh-oh

You never want an accidential nose run to ruin your report.

Pushing Erykah Badu

When you don’t know who a person is, it’s sometimes better not to push them aside.

Hi There

let me just slap you real quick.

Like a Turtle

How can he not notice that?

Ouch

The most unexpected things sometimes happen in the background.

Snow Patrol

A true reporter is not afraid of weather conditions.

Hey, Mom…

You’re not doing anything important, right?

Looks Like a Fun Route

Just wait until she notices.

Not Very Helpful

Choose your work outfits more careful next time.

Frozen

No, it’s not the frozen screen, but the face.

Missed It There

The dude was too polite to say something.

Hi There

He deserved his moment on camera.

Very Subtle

The life of a technical director as it is.

She Was Brave

Until the giant fish slipped out of her hands, then everything went downhill.

Synchronized

Must have been some fun news.

Not So Gentle

Watch out for the huge baloon.

I Can Do It, I Can Do It

No, I can’t.

Nobody Can See Me, Right?

Nobody besides millions of viewers, no.

Just Another Boring Talk Show

They didn’t look that strong…

Wait For It…

Not fun being interviewed when it’s windy.

Walked Right In

He might have as well continued.

I’ll Just Go Back

Sorry, Mr. President.

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t

Did anyone even listen what she was saying?

the Wild West

When you think the camera is off and you can start shooting at everyone around

Oh, We’re On Air?

Let me just go…

Good Try

We must inform you you failed.

Revealing It All

Not sure if she knew what was going on.

Professionalism Before Cavalierism I

could help you, but I won’t.

Werk it!

Cutest photobomb ever.

Gangnam Style: Hurricane Edition

Are they dancing or running away?

Peek-A-Boo!

It’s the little things that make us happy.

Don’t Sneak Up On Me!

Freaked me up there!

The Seagulls Everywhere

Can you repeat that?

That Won’t Hold You…

Wait, I’m coming for you.

Flying Skateboard

It takes some precision to pull this out.

Failing as a Reporter

While falling down from a bucket.

What Was That?

Is she… hiding something down there?

The Things We Do For a Perfect Photo…

One step too much.

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