I’ve seen a LOT during my time in the television industry, but I have NEVER seen anything like this!
Journalists do it tough when reporting from foreign countries and breaking events. There are little things they go through that never occur to viewers watching at home, like having a change of clothes, a place to shower and even where to go the toilet.
MSNBC’s Matt Bradley also faces the problem of how to do his hair. Unfortunately for him (and for us) his bizarre solution was caught on camera.
Bradley was caught spitting into his hands and wiping it in his hair – TWICE, in an effort to slick back his hair. Technical issues meant the reporter was not aware anchor Ali Velshi (who had been fully prepared by a crack make-up team) was throwing to him and Bradley was seen on camera self-grooming.
The clip has gone viral on social media with many simply shocked at what they saw.
THIS JUST HAPPENED LIVE!!! pic.twitter.com/vEYfjtTo7S
— Valerie Breiman (@ValerieBreiman) March 22, 2019
BREAKING: MSNBC’s Matt Bradley caught spitting in his hand and using it to slick his hair back, not knowing he’s on the air. pic.twitter.com/RK4ooJugP3
— dave horwitz (@Dave_Horwitz) March 22, 2019
Co-Creator and Editor of the TV Blackbox website, Robert McKnight is highly regarded Australian Television Producer, he has worked at SEVEN, NINE and TEN, and is most well-known for creating and producing STUDIO 10. Currently Rob is the host and producer of the TV Blackbox, McKnight Tonight and Monsters Who Murder podcasts.
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