In a bizarre incident, BBC anchor Maryam Moshiri was unknowingly caught in an embarrassing moment on camera. Her video went viral on social media platforms in which the British television host was seen showing her middle finger at the camera during a live broadcast on Wednesday.
Maryam Moshiri, in the video, raised her middle finger when she was going to present the news on screen. The moment BBC switched on to the studio for noon headlines, Moshiri was caught holding her finger toward the camera with her eyes wide open, head tilted, and a goofy smile on her face.
In an instant, Moshiri recognized that the camera was rolling and transformed into a conventional news anchor, introducing herself with the line, “Live from London, this is BBC News.”
While some internet users found humor in her video, others questioned the media outlets’ professionalism.
She was merely playing around. One second too late,” said an additional user. The third individual called it “unprofessional.”
“Before going live, you have to get rid of the dumb stuff. That is evident to anyone who has ever performed live in any capacity. Another user responded, saying, “At first, it’s ok, ok, you got this,” but once you learn to control your nerves, it’s goofing and flipping off the camera, because you’re a pro.”
A day after her video went viral on the internet, Moshiri apologized and explained the exact situation that happened in the newsroom.
So someone released the full video !
It wasn’t the BBC who released this and it certainly wasn’t me! But in a way I think I’m glad this is out there, as it shows I WAS having a bit of a joke with the crew during the countdown.
Again, so sorry it went out on air. It was meant… pic.twitter.com/94pATaKP7i
— Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) December 15, 2023
She said, “So someone released the full video! It wasn’t the BBC who released this and it certainly wasn’t me! But in a way, I think I’m glad this is out there, as it shows I WAS having a bit of a joke with the crew during the countdown.”
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