Title: "News Reporter Embarrassed by On-Air Slip-Up: ‘I’m Normally a Serious Journalist’"

Channel Nine Reporter’s On-Air Blunder Goes Viral
(Image: Lana Murphy during her school holiday report, caption: "Lana Murphy’s report took an unexpected turn.")

Channel Nine journalist Lana Murphy faced an awkward moment this week after a pre-recorded segment showcasing Melbourne’s school holiday activities went hilariously off-script. The reporter shared the blooper on TikTok, where she stumbled mid-report, resorting to nonsensical ad-libs to fill the silence.

During the clip, Murphy begins confidently before freezing mid-sentence: “We will have a full list of all the possible school holiday activities and…” After a pause, she blurts out, “Dib-a-dib-a-dib-a-dib-a-doo,” leaving studio host Brett McLeod bemused. “Well, there you go,” he replied, as the segment cut back to the newsroom.

(Image: Brett McLeod in the studio, caption: "Host Brett McLeod reacted to the unexpected moment.")

Murphy humorously captioned the TikTok: “I wish I could say this was the first time my real personality went to air. I promise I’m normally a serious, professional journalist.” Fans flooded the comments, with one calling her their “new favorite journalist” and another joking, “Crying—this is so good.”

When asked if the gaffe was live or led to repercussions, Murphy clarified that the blooper was a pre-recorded piece. An editor accidentally included the flawed take, mistaking it for usable footage. “I really should know by now to just get it done in one take,” she quipped.

Past Mishaps
This isn’t Murphy’s first on-air slip-up. In 2020, she accidentally dropped an F-bomb during a COVID-19 report. After stumbling over her lines, she muttered, *“F** my life,” unaware the camera was rolling. The wrong edit aired, but Murphy later tweeted an apology, confirming her job was safe: “Thankfully I have a great boss… 2020 though, am I right?”

(Image: Lana Murphy during her 2020 report, caption: "Murphy’s 2020 F-bomb incident.")

Audience Reactions
Followers praised Murphy’s authenticity, with many applauding her for embracing the mishap. The viral moment highlights the unpredictable nature of live TV—and the power of laughing at oneself.

(Image: TikTok comment section, caption: "Fans celebrated Murphy’s relatable blunder.")

Murphy’s ability to turn an awkward flub into a viral win proves even seasoned journalists aren’t immune to on-air chaos—and sometimes, the “dib-a-dib-a-doo” moments are what viewers remember most.

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