BBC bosses were confronted with their worst blunder yet on Thursday when a presenter made an X-rated gaffe live on air.
During the day's BBC News at One bulletin, journalist Chetan Pathak delivered the latest sports news, but a speechless moment left him blushing – and later apologized for the gaffe on Twitter.
The TV star, who also describes himself as a teacher and communications coach, broke the news that German coach Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool had won the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup and described the excitement.
Speaking about the former football player-turned-coach's reaction, he said: “We saw him there throwing punches… pumping his fists in the air.”
After uttering the word for the sexual act, Chetan chuckled and calmed down before writing on Twitter: “Sorry, lesson learned.” Next time I think I'm telling a story on the spur of the moment, I'll stick with this, what is on the autocue.
BBC bosses were confronted with their worst blunder yet on Thursday when a presenter made an X-rated gaffe live on air
During the day's BBC News at One bulletin, journalist Chetan Pathak delivered the latest sports news, but a speechless moment left him blushing – and later apologized for the gaffe on Twitter
After uttering the word for the sexual act, Chetan giggled and calmed down before writing on Twitter: “Sorry, lesson learned.” Next time I think I'll ad-lib a story, I'll stick with that , what is written on the autocue.
When TV critic and journalist Scott Bryan shared the video and wrote: “Jurgen Klopp did what?!?”, the red-faced Chetan captioned his tweet: “The first thought that came to my mind when I said, 'I.' hope it's not Scott Bryan.” 'don't watch'
A tickled viewer responded to Chetan and wrote, “Oh Chetan please don't stop promoting,” with a slew of laughing emojis alongside.
Other fans wrote: “Saved my day yesterday!” The moment you realize…
“That made my day, Chetan.” Well done for keeping it together – I'm assuming they were all laughing in your ear?!!!… I love, love, love you. I roared with laughter. You are our entertainment… Oh Chetan… Oh Chetan'.
When TV critic and journalist Scott Bryan shared the video and wrote: “Jurgen Klopp did what?!?”, the red-faced Chetan captioned his tweet: “The first thought that came to my mind when I said, 'I.' hope it's not Scott Bryan.” 'I'm not watching.'
Chetan's accident was not the first that the channel suffered, there were a number of incidents last year.
In August, BBC presenter Gareth Barlow made a hilarious mistake after mixing up the words while introducing an evening show.
A tickled viewer responded to Chetan and wrote, “Oh Chetan please don't stop promoting,” with a slew of laughing emojis alongside
Other fans wrote: “Saved my day yesterday!” The moment you realize it
The broadcaster was presenting an evening program on the BBC News channel when nerves appeared to get the better of him.
He introduced the program: “I'm watching the BBC News” and then quickly corrected himself after realizing his mistake: “I'm Gareth Barlow. You're watching BBC News.”
Gareth's fumble left viewers in hysterics and he too found the funny side after sharing the clip on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: “Can someone please remind me who watches the news?”
Word of his hilarious mistake spread quickly as BBC colleague Greg James even made fun of the presenter on his breakfast show on BBC Radio 1 this morning.
In August, BBC presenter Gareth Barlow made a hilarious mistake after mixing up his words while introducing an evening show
Greg told listeners tuning in this morning, “My favorite event happened.” I love it. It's when people either thank themselves or get confused at the idea.
“The news is often very serious and very professional, but every now and then there is an amazing mistake and one has happened.”
“BBC News presenter Gareth Barlow, not Gary from Take That, Gareth Barlow from BBC News, was a bit confused as he greeted us all.”
He then played the hilarious clip for his listeners, adding: “So good.” That's my favorite thing. I love it so much.'
Gareth later thanked Greg for the greeting and said: “I spent the morning practicing saying my name for my radio show this afternoon. 'Wish me luck.'
The broadcaster was presenting an evening program on the BBC News channel when nerves appeared to get the better of him