A BBC London newsreader had to run across the studio when things didn't go to plan on the late evening news bulletin on Wednesday. After introducing the bulletin, Alice Bhandhukravi moved across the studio during the title sequence, but then had to dash back to the desk as viewers saw the opening shot of the studio. But Alice took it all in her stride, smiling as she sat down at the desk and welcomed viewers to the programme. She later took to X saying "I have apparently qualified for the 10m dash (across the studio) in the 2028 Games."

A Dash of Laughter: The Viral Moment

Alice Bhandhukravi's dash across the studio has become a viral sensation. The video clip, which was captured during a live broadcast, shows her running across the studio to her desk as the BBC News jingle plays in the background. The newsreader's calm and composed demeanor during the awkward moment is even more remarkable. Despite having to run to her seat, the newsreader continued to read the headlines for the BBC London broadcast. The clip has sparked widespread amusement on social media, with many praising Bhandhukravi's professionalism and her ability to handle the unexpected.

Social Media Reacts

People on X, formerly known as Twitter, loved the clip, with one person writing: 'Go Alice! Didn't skip a beat, what a pro.' Another said: 'So that's why I've spotted some of them wearing trainers.' A third wrote: 'I’ve always been a firm believer that newsreaders should run to their desks.' A fourth also added: 'Well done @AliceBhand @BBCLondonNews. No one noticed. Very smooth indeed.'

The Unexpected and The Hilarious

This isn't the first time a BBC newsreader has faced an awkward moment on air. Last week, a mortified BBC host was caught scrolling on her phone for an entire minute during a live broadcast. Annita McVeigh, 46, was left visibly red-faced as she realised the lunchtime news bulletins were thrown into total silence as she scrolled on her phone during a technical blunder. Blissfully unaware of the awkward silence, Annita was seen looking through her iPhone and talking to her production team.

In July, another BBC newsreader broke down in giggles after asking viewers to send in pictures 'if you've done your business'. Clearly realising what he was saying just to late as the words escaped his mouth, Steve Saul sniggered as he struggled to close the latest installment of North West Today. He promptly took to X, formerly Twitter, to correct himself, writing: 'Please DON’T send us pictures of your business!! Doh!' But it did not stop some viewers having a laugh at the presenter's expense. One commenter wrote: 'I mean it’s one way to hand back downstairs I suppose…'

When The Show Must Go On

These incidents highlight the challenges that newsreaders face in live broadcasting, as well as the unexpected and sometimes hilarious events that can occur. Despite these setbacks, newsreaders like Alice Bhandhukravi demonstrate a professionalism and ability to adapt to unexpected situations. As the saying goes, the show must go on! And in Bhandhukravi's case, it did with a dash of laughter and a viral moment.