ITV News viewers were treated to an unexpected dose of comedy during a recent broadcast when a presenter found himself in a hilarious battle with an uninvited guest—a persistent fly.
The incident, which quickly went viral, saw the newsreader attempting to maintain professionalism while swatting away the insect, much to the amusement of audiences at home.
The Moment That Broke the Internet
As the presenter tried to deliver the day's headlines, the fly decided it was time to steal the spotlight. Viewers couldn't help but laugh as he subtly tried to shoo it away without breaking his serious news demeanour.
Social media exploded with reactions, with many praising the presenter for keeping his cool during the unexpected interruption.
Viewers React
Twitter users were quick to share their amusement, with one writing: "This is the best thing I've seen on news all year!" Another added: "Give that man a raise for multitasking!"
The clip has since been shared thousands of times, proving that sometimes it's the unscripted moments that make for the most memorable television.
A History of On-Air Bloopers
This isn't the first time UK news programmes have provided unexpected entertainment. From weather presenters getting caught in storms to autocue failures, British viewers are no strangers to broadcast bloopers.
However, this latest incident might just take the crown for most relatable on-air moment of the year.
