A live broadcast blunder has viewers in stitches as the Chancellor’s name is mispronounced in a shocking slip

In a recent episode of ITV News, presenter Nina Hossain experienced a moment she’d likely prefer to forget. During a live discussion about a political controversy involving MP Michelle Donelan and an academic, Hossain accidentally mispronounced Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s surname in a manner that left audiences both shocked and amused.

The incident occurred as Nina Hossain was transitioning to another significant political story. She intended to mention Mr. Jeremy Hunt in the context of the Labour leader’s criticism of the government’s use of taxpayer money for legal settlements. However, the slip of the tongue led to an awkward moment on air, which Hossain quickly corrected.

The gaffe did not go unnoticed by viewers, who took to social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), to express their disbelief and amusement. Some speculated that it might have been a Freudian slip, while others commended Hossain for her composure in swiftly rectifying the error.

This blunder added to the list of unexpected moments on the ITV lunchtime news broadcast. Another segment saw a schoolchild interrupt a report on ITV’s financial losses with an inappropriate outburst, leaving the news anchor visibly taken aback.

The controversy surrounding MP Michelle Donelan, which was the focus of the discussion, involves her false accusation against an academic for supporting Hamas. The government’s decision to settle the dispute using taxpayer funds has sparked outrage and calls for Donelan’s resignation.

As the story unfolds, viewers are left with not just the political drama but also the memorable gaffe that brought a moment of levity to the news.