#28: Swallowing a Fly on Live Television

Year: 2022

Network: Global International

In 2022, Global National Anchor Farah Nasser found herself in an amusing predicament during a live news broadcast. As she earnestly delivered the day’s headlines, an uninvited protein-packed guest made an unexpected entrance—an audacious fly decided to join her presentation, quite literally dropping in for a surprise appearance in her mouth.

With the grace of a seasoned professional, Nasser collected herself and carried on with her report, swallowing the uninvited intruder without missing a beat. It was a moment that prompted both empathy and amusement from viewers, reminding us all of the unpredictable nature of live broadcasting.