People loved this BBC newsreader’s response to an autocue cock-up and it just gets better and better

John Plunkett. Updated June 11th, 2024

You might already recognise the fabulous BBC newsreader Maryam Moshiri after that unfortunate on-air middle finger. Remember this?

Been a while since a middle finger gesture made it on to BBC News… pic.twitter.com/eS5hOJ0PYY

— The TV Room (@thetvroom) December 6, 2023

And we mention it because Maryam has been at it again. Not a middle finger this time but an unfortunate autocue cock-up which was obviously none of her doing and her brilliant response had everyone cheering.

Watch to the end!

This morning's light-relief-from-the-election "And Finally" story focused on hazel dormice, and @BBCMaryam had her Ron Burgundy moment.

It's great to see some "personality" returning to the channel when the mood permits. pic.twitter.com/tH3x0VPUv9

— Nathan Chard (@NathanEChard) June 11, 2024

Couldn’t have been handled any better (or funnier). The moment went wildly viral after it was shared by all-round top telly critic and presenter @scottygb and here’s what Maryam herself had to say about it.

I felt like Ron Burgandy! Literally just read it out thinking
‘ well maybe a habit is the special word for a Dormouse’s home’
Swiftly corrected in my ear by the gallery ! ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

— Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) June 11, 2024

We’re with these people.

What a legend. She needs all the awards.

— John Wilson-Marks (@jgsm1984) June 11, 2024

I didn't think i could love her more.

— Cllr Brant (@PaulDBrant) June 11, 2024

Comfortably, @BBCMaryam is the best newsreader in the business.

— Liam Reid (@ltreidy67) June 11, 2024

Source @NathanEChard H/T @scottygb