Mortifying Blunder
A BBC News presenter, Maryam Moshiri, found herself in an embarrassing situation when she accidentally flashed her middle finger to viewers during a live broadcast. Moshiri was on presenting duties for the broadcaster on Wednesday afternoon when the incident occurred.
A Joking Gesture
While UK viewers watched Boris Johnson apologize during the Coronavirus enquiry, global viewers were given the main headlines. Moshiri, who was standing by to deliver the news, appeared to be joking with bosses behind the scenes and unknowingly made the rude gesture towards the camera. Unfortunately, the blunder happened just as the BBC show came on air, leaving viewers surprised and taken aback.
Apologies and Explanation
Realizing her mistake, Moshiri quickly apologized to viewers and explained that she was pretending to count down herself to the broadcast. In a statement posted on social media, she clarified that it was a private joke with the team and expressed her sincere apologies if anyone was offended or upset by the incident.
A Familiar Incident
This is not the first time the middle finger has made an appearance on BBC News. In 2010, viewers tuning in for the weather forecast were greeted by Tomasz Schafernaker flashing his finger. The incident occurred as Simon McCoy, who was presenting the main news bulletin at the time, made a joke at his colleague during the show.
Source: [BBC News]
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