Viewers expressed outrage after Channel 5 presenter Dani Sinha was caught rolling her eyes while reporting the death of legendary singer Bonnie Tyler at age 75. The incident occurred during a live broadcast on July 10, 2026, when Sinha, a veteran presenter of 11 years, made several blunders before the eye roll.
Mistakes During Broadcast
Sinha misnamed Tyler's iconic 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" as "Total of Eclipse." After a clip of the song aired, the camera returned to the studio to find Sinha visibly frustrated, rolling her eyes, seemingly unaware she was back on air.
Viewer Reactions
The clip quickly circulated online, drawing criticism. One viewer commented: "She's reacting to shambolic tech support." Another noted: "It was the fact they gave the wrong song title and then played the line from her song 'now I’m falling apart' to fade out to, that was the eye roll." A third said: "She's reacting to the wrong song being put on the autocue!" However, some deemed it unprofessional: "You don’t do that in front of a live camera which could cut back to you at any time … especially when announcing a death." One viewer branded it a "Total Eclipse of Respect."
Bonnie Tyler's Death
Bonnie Tyler, known for her husky voice and hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," died in Portugal weeks after being placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery. A statement on her website read: "Bonnie's family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for." She had been out of the coma but remained "very unwell and in intensive care." Tyler is survived by her husband, Olympian Robert Sullivan, whom she married in 1973. They had no children.
Tributes
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "The Prime Minister is indeed saddened to hear about the death of Bonnie Tyler, one of Britain’s greatest recording artists. An iconic figure, she leaves behind a catalogue of music – from Total Eclipse Of The Heart, to Holding Out For A Hero – which continues to touch lives, flood dance floors, and fill karaoke booths." He added: "The Prime Minister’s thoughts are very much with her friends and family."
