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It was a classic live TV moment on Ireland AM as one of the show's presenters was caught completely off guard during a weather report, leaving viewers and colleagues "howling" with laughter.
Broadcasting live from Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday, Ireland AM forecaster Deric Hartigan missed his cue to go on air and was overheard chatting in the background before a panicked gasp signalled the realisation that he was supposed to be live.
The presenter quickly sprinted into shot, fixed his earpiece, and launched straight into the forecast with an impressively smooth recovery, before joking at the end: "That is live TV!"
Back in the studio, co-hosts Muireann O'Connell, Alan Hughes, and Tommy Bowe couldn't resist poking fun, pretending to miss their own cue as they burst into laughter.
"It's the panic in his face there," Tommy joked, while Alan added, "I was just wondering what he was saying beforehand."
Social media lit up after the clip was shared on Ireland AM's pages, with fans and fellow broadcasters all joining in the fun.
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Deric himself commented: "Jaysus."
One viewer wrote: "We've all been there Deric, unfortunately for you everyone can see. Brilliant!!"
Eurovision singer Brooke Scullion added: "Saved like a pro @deric_tv."
RTÉ's Sarah McInerney praised: "The pure professionalism when you skidded into vision though."
Another fan summed it up perfectly: "Seen this live I was howling. He recovered well."
It's not the first time Ireland AM has delivered an on-air moment for the ages, but this latest slip-up might just be one of its most relatable yet.
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