Australian TV Presenter Choked by Snake on Live TV
In a spine-tingling encounter with wildlife, another Australian TV presenter found themselves in a shocking situation. During a recent episode of the panel affairs programme The Project, hosts Rove McManus and Georgie Tunny agreed to have snakes placed on them while presenting a segment about the return of the local version of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
As their co-host Michael Hing conducted the interview, Rove started to look increasingly uncomfortable as the snake tightened its grip around his neck. Michael couldn’t help but be distracted by what was happening next to him, exclaiming, “Guys, this is insane! This is insane to be doing this as Rove is being choked over there.”
Trying to lighten the mood, Rove joked, “My safe word is tighter. Is that a problem?” However, it was clear that the situation was becoming more serious as the snake, named Geraldine, wrapped itself around his body.
Despite Rove’s attempt to downplay the situation, many viewers at home were concerned. Allana Bianchi expressed her discomfort on Instagram, saying, “I feel very uncomfortable watching.” Taner Remzi shared his worry, stating, “I’ve never seen Rove’s face so red, that was a bit of a worry! Brave Rove and co-host.” Tanya added, “Holy Moly, there’s no way I would have a SNAKE anywhere near me.”
While Rove seemed unfazed by the incident, panellist Susie Youssef made it clear that she had no desire to participate. She showed off a small lolly snake on the desk, jokingly remarking how brave she was being and giving a panicked look to the camera, as if she wanted to stay as far away from the others as possible.
This shocking and daring moment on live TV left viewers on the edge of their seats, proving that anything can happen in the world of Australian television.
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In a series of unfortunate events, Australian broadcasters have been having some awkward encounters with wildlife. Last month, Andrea Crothers from Channel 9’s Today Show had a close encounter with a mosquito. During a report, the pesky insect landed on her nose, causing her to slap herself in the face to get rid of it.
Not long after, Christine Ahern, also a reporter on the same show, had her own terrifying moment. A massive bug seemed to disappear down her dress, leading her to scream in panic. It was a moment that surely left her feeling quite uncomfortable.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, Ursula Heger from Channel 10 found herself under attack by a persistent bird. While trying to deliver a news report, the feathered creature repeatedly swooped down on her. Talk about a distraction!
These incidents serve as a reminder that even in the world of broadcasting, nature can sometimes have the upper hand. Whether it’s mosquitos, bugs, or birds, it seems like Australian journalists need to watch out for more than just their on-air performances. Stay tuned for more wild encounters!
