He was mid-interview when he slipped.
There’s definitely something about the BBC – a broadcasting service revered across the world – that makes any on-air mess ups more hilarious than they would have been on a rival channel.
It’s hard to imagine the children who burst into a news correspondent’s room during a news broadcast, or the man who was forced to blag being a technology expert, being quite as funny if it wasn’t on the Beeb.
So, with that said, we’re pleased to be able to inform you that another of the service’s presenters has had a rather unfortunate on-air experience.
Well Mike Bushnell has just made my morning on #BBCbreakfast pic.twitter.com/ql7pR4DfVw
— Nothing to see here (@GrumpyOldTweep) April 11, 2018
Coming in live from Australia’s Gold Coast on BBC Breakfast, Mike Bushell fell into a swimming pool whilst speaking to UK swimmers competing in the Commonwealth Games.
It happened when Bushell failed to spot a step, resulting in him taking a plunge and nearly submerging his microphone in the water.
With his fellow presenters in hysterics, Bushell responded: “I didn’t see the step! Sorry about that.
“Well that’s given you all a good laugh. Just look before you get in a swimming pool in future. ‘All the people watching here are literally on the floor.”
https://twitter.com/F1_Amo/status/983944311497732096
If you didn't see it then look out for Mike trying to interview the Team England swimmers. Absolute classic! I was in bits 😅 #BBCBreakfast
— 🇺🇦 Jane 🇺🇦 (@jane_2504) April 11, 2018
Just watched #bbcbreakfast presenter Mike wonderfully composed as he misjudged the depth of the water he was interviewing in. This is how a classic TV blooper is born!
— Louise (@LouiseAlebree) April 11, 2018
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