Channel 4 viewers were left saying the same thing after presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy made a dramatic dash off the studio set the moment Wednesday's evening bulletin wrapped up. The clip quickly went viral on social media.
Presenter yanks off microphone and rushes off set
Footage captured the Strictly Come Dancing contestant yanking off his microphone and earpiece mid-sign-off before sprinting out of frame as the credits rolled. His final words to viewers said it all: "That's it for this evening. We're back at 7 tomorrow night. Until then, gotta go – bye," he announced, gesturing to the camera before making his exit at speed.
The clip was shared on social media on Friday, with one viewer captioning it: "When you've gotta go, you've gotta go," before adding: "To be fair, he was rushing off for the football...!" The post quickly racked up a wave of amused responses, with fans rushing to share their reactions. One wrote, "Me at the end of a Teams meeting," while another commented, "Don't worry, we have all been there."
Krishnan explains his exit
Krishnan himself was quick to set the record straight, reposting the clip on social media with a straightforward explanation: "It was 5 minutes to kick off...!" One fan replied to his response, "You were already a National Treasure; this is just another cherry on the top." Another fan agreed, "You did well hanging on 'til then and not throwing a sickie!"
With what was at stake on Wednesday evening, few could blame him. England faced Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – a highly anticipated clash that ended in heartbreak, with the Three Lions going down 2-1. The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has been one of the most-watched tournaments in history.
England's World Cup journey continues
With the semi-final dream now over, England will face France in the third-place play-off, after they were knocked out by Spain in the other semi-final. The Bronze medal match is set to take place on Saturday, July 18, kicking off at 5pm local time – that is 10pm for viewers in the UK. The match will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. While a third-place finish would be a considerable achievement for England, the manner of Wednesday's defeat to Argentina will sting.
