News anchor’s funny slip of the tongue on live TV sparks laughter

Gareth Barlow, a presenter for the BBC, shared the video of his unintentional mistake on X. The clip will tickle your funny bone.

Published on: Aug 23, 2023, 14:00:00 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A video of a news anchor’s unintentional slip of the tongue while starting a segment on live television has gone viral on social media. BBC presenter Gareth Barlow shared this video of his slip-up on X.

The image shows BBC presenter Gareth Barlow. (Twitter/@GarethBarlow)

“Can someone please remind me who’s watching the news?” he wrote while posting the video on the micro-blogging platform. The clip opens to show him staring at the camera, ready to start a segment. Usually, while beginning, the news anchors are heard saying, “You are watching”. However, instead, Barlow ends up saying, “I am watching”. And his reaction to realising what he just said is absolutely hilarious to watch.

Take a look at this video of Barlow:

The video was shared on August 21. Since being posted, the clip has collected nearly 8.8 lakh views, and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the post has also accumulated close to 6,900 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the video.

How did Twitter users react to the news anchor’s video?

“Watching me, watching you,” joked an X user. “You are 'kind of technically' watching the news. I mean you're watching the packages and responding to output so you're right. Been one of those days,” posted another. “This was fantastic,” joined a third. “This made me laugh so much!” added a fourth. “Well recovered,” wrote a fifth.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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