Anchors Who Flopped Harder Than Grandma’s Jello Salad on Live TV
Workplace Hazards
Paper balls aren’t supposed to hurt—unless you’re Charissa Thompson on SportsNation in 2014. She was filming behind the scenes when a perfectly aimed toss hit her square in the eye, catching her completely off guard. The footage showed her dramatic and shocked reaction, and her co-workers couldn’t stop cracking up.
Charissa, ever the good sport, shared the clip herself to show she can take a hit as well as she dishes out the laughs. The accidental bullseye became a fan-favorite blooper during her time at SportsNation, reminding everyone that even in sports reporting, sometimes you’re the one who gets nailed by the game.
Birds Just Want to Have Fun
Live TV took a wild turn in 2015 when a scarlet ibis named Sophie decided KFMB reporter Nichelle Medina’s head was the perfect perch. Nichelle stayed impressively calm, proving she’s a total pro, even with feathers in her hair. The real comedy began when Sophie flew over to co-host Eric Kahnert, who looked far less thrilled about a surprise visit from the bird.

His reaction had viewers cracking up as he tried to dodge the bird’s attention. Nichelle’s cool demeanor and Eric’s hilarious discomfort made the segment an instant classic, showing that sometimes, animals are the real stars of the show.
Drenched and Still Smiling
Baseball interviews don’t usually come with a splash, but Emily Jones got a big surprise in 2014 while talking to Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers. She was mid-interview when two teammates snuck up behind her and emptied a barrel of Powerade over her head. Emily’s reaction was a priceless mix of shock and laughter as she stood there soaking wet.

Adrian couldn’t stop grinning, clearly amused by the prank. Despite the drenching, Emily kept her cool and finished the segment like a pro. The hilarious moment became an instant favorite among fans. Turns out, in baseball, even sideline reporters aren’t safe from post-game shenanigans.
Baby Steals the Show
Live TV got an extra dose of cuteness in 2021 when 9-month-old Nolan decided to join his mom, meteorologist Leslie Lopez, during a weather report. Crawling onto the set mid-broadcast, the little scene-stealer had viewers cracking up as Leslie tried to keep things professional while keeping an eye on her curious baby.

Nolan’s unexpected cameo made the segment both hilarious and heartwarming, with his big grin stealing the spotlight. Leslie handled the moment like a pro, laughing along as her son became the star of the forecast. It was a relatable and unforgettable reminder that parenting never takes a commercial break!
Naps Wait for No One
Live TV is full of surprises, but Tucker Carlson’s unexpected snooze on Fox & Friends in 2013 took the cake. After filling in for a late-night show, Tucker decided to catch a quick nap during a commercial break. The problem is he didn’t wake up in time. As the show returned live, he sat there, head down, fast asleep.

When Tucker finally stirred, thinking they were still off-air, he quipped, “I know we’re not on television, so it doesn’t bother me.” And when he realized they were live, he grabbed his coffee and rolled with it, turning an embarrassing moment into a hilarious on-air blooper.