Reporter Abuses During Live Broadcast; CNBC-TV 18 Issues Apology
A viral video of a live broadcast of a reporter using expletive language has been circulating on social media. The reporter, named Ashmit from the channel CNBC-TV 18, was reporting on the Patanjali case when the slip of tongue happened.
The goof-up occurred when the reporter mixed up his words and used an abusive word in frustration while live reporting. Although he realised his mistake, it was too late. Cutting off the reporter, the anchor took over to try save the day. “We will get back to that in a bit. We couldn’t hear you very well Ashmit,” she said.
Gems of CNBC-TV18 😹😹
Tell me you are from Delhi without
telling me you are from Delhi. 🎧🫣 pic.twitter.com/PWBUGiztWR— Abhishek (@AbhishekSay) April 23, 2024
Following the incident, the official handle of the channel issued an apology. “Earlier today on a live broadcast, a reporter inadvertently used inappropriate language not realising he was on air. We sincerely apologise for the mistake and will work even harder to ensure we uphold the highest standards.”
Earlier today on a live broadcast, a reporter inadvertently used inappropriate language not realising he was on air. We sincerely apologise for the mistake and will work even harder to ensure we uphold the highest standards.
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) April 23, 2024
Reacting to the apology, many social media users asked the channel not to take any strict actions against the reporter as it was simply a human error. Some netizens empathised with the reporter and the frustration he must have undergone.
Good on you, such things can happen with anyone. Don”t be too hard on him. We all had a good laugh which is not such a bad thing!
— Gaurav Gupta | Realtor (@YourRealAsset) April 23, 2024
