15 Of The Most Embarrassing Live-TV Moments Ever Recorded
Live television is always a bit of a hit or miss. But that's what makes it so interesting. You never know what will happen, and the feeling of improvisation makes what you watch even more entertaining. Live TV is used primarily in the news world, although certain shows like Saturday Night Live and various award ceremonies also rely on live broadcasts. For the most part, these shows are really successful, executing their programming flawlessly with no errors at all. But in some rare cases, it all comes crashing down...
There are so many embarrassing moments on TV, it's almost hard to keep count. From awkward news bloopers to celebrities fooling themselves in front of millions of people, broadcast television has always been a place with great potential for error. Some are funny, some are just plain horrifying, and some are downright weird. But whatever the case, it's always comforting to look back on the worst and most embarrassing moments that live television has shown us...
15 Taylor Swift Speech Was Interrupted By Kanye
One of the most embarrassing and uncomfortable moments in the history of live television was when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's speech. This was during the MTV music video awards, and even though it was a few years ago now, no one will be forgetting this moment anytime soon. It started with my innocent Taylor Swift speech, and she's clearly very happy to receive this award. Then, out of nowhere, Kanye West walked onto the stage and cut the conversation off.
Taylor Swift fell silent as she picked up the mic, and slid into a tirade in typical Kanye fashion. The whole point is the implication that Taylor Swift doesn't deserve the award, and that it should go to someone else. This was the moment that sparked the long-standing rivalry between the two artists, which continues to this day.
14 The Three Anchor All Wear White
One of the funniest and most embarrassing moments on news television in 2017 was the odd moment when all three news anchors on the network wore white. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but women know that it sure is a big deal when someone wears the same outfit to you at a party or event. That's why the situation got disproportionate, and the girls started fighting with each other because this fad was fake.
One woman complained to another that she had ignored the advice of the network, and deliberately violated the clothing department's instructions just to make the others look bad. It was like a scene out of a Mean Girls movie, and the three women couldn't get out of high school fashion and get on with their work.
13 Teigen Chrissy's 'Slip' During The Superbowl
Chrissy Teigen is one of the hottest celebs right now, and she's recently been getting a lot of praise for her amazing body even after giving birth to her kids. Unfortunately for her, this body was accidentally shown to the public during the Super Bowl, when Chrissy was sitting with her husband John Legend watching the show. As usual, the camera pans around the stands and sees the two celebs, and zooms in on the two stars to offer some variety to the sports programming.
But sadly, the camera saw more than Chrissy Teigen wanted. Her shirt opened at the wrong time, and her braless chest underneath was instantly broadcast to millions of people across America and around the world. It was a shameful moment that people will never forget.
12 When They Announced The Wrong Winner At The Academy Awards
This year's Academy Awards are definitely one of the strangest in recent memory. The awards ceremony has lots of great films to talk about and issue awards, as well as lots of great actors and actresses who certainly deserve recognition. But by far the most valuable trophy of the night was the Best Picture award. There have been several films that have been nominated for this award, and these include La La Land and Moonlight. But no one expected the crazy catastrophe that would occur when this award was awarded.
Some kind of mistake was made, and credit goes to the film that went wrong - the creature La La Land. The entire main cast and crew walked onto the stage, and they really had an award on their hands. Then, out of nowhere, a man rushed onto the stage and told the crowd that the wrong film had been awarded, and that Moonlight actually won. The "winners" were awkwardly forced to hand over the award to someone else.
11 Kristen Stewart Dropped Her Statue At The MTV Awards
Kristen Stewart is a star that many people love or hate, but there's no denying that she's very successful. He shot to fame after his central role in the film Twilight series, which became some of the most popular films ever made, especially among the younger generation, teenagers. Since then, she's been involved in several other films, and more than enough controversies and cheating scandals, but she's remained in the spotlight for years now.
Back in 2009, when she was at her peak Twilight fame, she was given the honor of an MTV award. However, he had a very difficult time holding onto the award, as it notoriously slipped from his grasp. Although he attempted to catch it, it hit the ground in what was one of the most embarrassing TV moments in recent memory.
10 Jennifer Lawrence Stumbled And Fallen At The Oscars
Another celebrity who has had a very embarrassing experience at an award ceremony is none other than Jennifer Lawrence. In a very short time, this talented actress has emerged as one of the greats of Hollywood. With shows in the Hunger Games and X-Men franchises, he seems poised to make a real impact on film history. She is often described as lovable for her imperfections. There's no doubt that she's beautiful, but her slightly more down-to-earth vibes have made her a fan favorite.
Turns out, "down to Earth" had a very literal meaning at the Oscars not too long ago, when he stumbled and fell on his way up the stairs to receive his award. The experience was of course embarrassing, but the star took it in stride and in the end people loved him even more for showing a human side.
9 Janet Jackson Flashing The Superbowl Audience
You have to go back a few years to remember this one, but it remains one of TV's most embarrassing, shocking, and most iconic moments. That happened 13 years ago in 2004, during the Super Bowl halftime event. Halftime events have always been very glamorous and exciting events, and they rival even the biggest concerts in the world. The two singers chosen to perform were Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson, and the show seemed guaranteed to be a hit.
But the actual appearance is not what is remembered from this event, but rather the attention is focused on one small mistake. This seemingly innocent mistake occurred when Justin Timberlake accidentally tugged the wrong part of Janet Jackson's outfit, causing her to rip off an exposed nipple underneath. Since then, many have suggested that everything was completely staged.
8 Ashlee Simpson Caught Lip Syncing On Saturday Night Live
Lip syncing has haunted more than a few pop stars over the years, and it's never fun to be caught saying the words to a pre-recorded song. Many of our favorite pop stars have been exposed to doing this, but most have been able to brush it off and offer well-thought-out reasons. But when Ashlee Simpson was caught lip-syncing Saturday Night Live, there was nowhere to run, except offstage... That's exactly what Ashlee Simpson did.
He was giving a performance on the show when they accidentally played the wrong song. He's saying the words of a different song, so he's totally open to lip syncing. In the very awkward moments that followed, Ashlee Simpson stood there speechless, before awkwardly dancing on stage.
7 Children Disturb BBC Interview
Fast forward to 2017, there are plenty of awkward moments that don't involve celebrities. Live television has always been a challenge, and this is definitely true when it comes to live news. News shows are almost always live, and this can lead to some major glitches and hilarious glitches. During one BBC interview, the well-known British news outlet interviewed an American expert via Skype. The matter is serious and intense, but the gravity of the situation is completely marred by two children barging into the man's office.
In the hilarious moments that follow, the interviewee tries to keep his cool as his daughter dances in the background and tries to interrupt the interview. Then when he tried to gently walk her out with his hands, her other baby somehow pushed himself into the room, causing the interview to end in disaster. The video really went viral.
6 Wendy Williams Passed Out While Dressed Like The Statue Of Liberty
Wendy Williams is one of the most popular TV talk show hosts today, and she often records her broadcasts live. He talks to guests about various issues, and there's bound to be a lot of people listening to each episode. But fans were treated to a strange and embarrassing moment when Wendy Williams passed out during her show. The moment was made even stranger by the fact that she was wearing a statue of liberty costume. There are also a few good seconds when he just staggers around with a weird expression on his face, like he's forgotten who he is or where he is.
This video was cut and edited into a gif, and has since become one of the most popular reaction gifs online. Nowadays, a lot of people post this when they react to something crazy that their friend said. While it was truly an embarrassing and traumatic incident for Wendy, there was something undeniably funny about it.
5 Kanye West rants against President Bush
Kanye West has always been an outspoken individual, and he also has a knack for diving into his trademark rants while on live television. Maybe it was because he knew that no one would be able to stop him while the live broadcast was going on. Either way, it makes for some very entertaining television. One of his first controversial comments was made back after Hurricane Katrina, the horrific event that rocked the United States. Many initiatives were put forth to help with relief efforts, and many celebrities also made their voices heard.
These two celebrities are Mike Myers and Kanye West. While making a statement in support of the relief effort, something very horrific and strange happened. While Mike Myers was talking about the relief effort, Kanye cut him off and said, "George Bush doesn't care about black people." Mike Myers awkwardly turned to Kanye, and then continued his speech. While Kanye had his best intentions at heart, it must have been an embarrassing moment for all.
4 Russian Reporter Was Annoyed By Dogs
You can watch countless videos online about news network bloopers, and they're all guaranteed to be super funny. These glitches and mistakes can range from reporters who are fawning over, weather reporters being owned by the weather, random people interrupting interviews on the street, and more. But sometimes, to find really weird, embarrassing and funny news bloopers, you have to look outside the United States. And a reporter from Russia went viral after something crazy happened to him.
He was reporting the news as usual when something from behind him clearly frightened him. He leaned back in his chair to avoid it, and suddenly this mysterious creature appeared on the table. The dog started panting and looking around as if he wanted to be on the news, and the video went completely viral.
3 Weather Girl Becomes The Weather
Even the dumbest people today know that you're not supposed to be wearing green in front of a green screen, but I guess this weather girl never got the memo. You'd think that she would be well educated on the intricacies of the green screen, but I guess she just forgot that she's not supposed to wear green on any given day. The funniest part about this moment is that he completely embraces the excitement of the situation. At one point, he stretched out his hand and said in an overly dramatic way: "I am the weather!"
What was even more amazing than this was that no one noticed that she was wearing green. You'd think they'd be paying people to see this kind of glitch... But maybe they're not telling it as a practical joke... After all, it made for one of the most entertaining weather shows ever!
2 TV Science Experiments Go Wrong
You've seen diet coke experiments on Youtube, but never on live TV, and never before with such a big bang. All of these things come together for one of the most entertaining moments of live television 2017, and it's hilarious to watch. These so-called "scientists" decided to show us all how to do it, but I don't think any of them were prepared for such a big bang. The coke bottle actually flew into the tree, and cut off one of its branches. Wow.
It's a miracle, no one was seriously hurt, and it gives a whole new meaning to "don't try this at home, kids." It was clear that they weren't prepared for the explosion, but they would have known what was about to happen.
1 Nicki Minaj's Wardrobe Breakdown at the 2014 VMAs
Another embarrassing moment on live television occurred at the 2014 MTV VMAs. The unfortunate individual in this case was none other than Nicki Minaj. This female rapper rose to fame after being discovered by Lil' Wayne, and today she is considered the Queen of Rap. The style is unique, and the lyrics are actually quite clever. She is also known for her curvaceous body, and that is what is in full display when she has a sizeable wardrobe breakdown on stage while performing.
Her dress was a complete mess on her, and it was split in the middle. If it weren't for Nicki Minaj's quick hands, the dress would be a complete mess, leaving her standing there stark naked. To her full credit, Nicki Minaj finishes the show while pulling herself together, like a true performer.
