BBC News viewers were left stunned on Thursday afternoon when a reporter swore live on air during a report on a data breach involving police in Northern Ireland. News anchor Matthew Amroliwala introduced journalist Charlotte Gallagher for more details, but a technical error prevented the clip from playing correctly.
In a bid to salvage the segment, Amroliwala explained the situation before the feed switched to Gallagher in the BBC newsroom in Belfast. As she tried to deliver her report, she stumbled over her words and grew frustrated, exclaiming: 'I can't get my words out... F**k.' The live footage then quickly cut back to the studio, where a flustered Amroliwala apologised for the confusion.
Viewers took to social media to share their reactions, with one writing: 'Oh no... out-takes making it to air.' Another commented: 'Bless her - bet she was mortified when she realised that had gone out!' The incident is not the first time BBC presenters have suffered awkward live blunders; just last week, newsreader Peter Levy struggled to contain his laughter when reading about repairs needed for a footpath named 'Glory Hole' in Lincoln.
