#46: Body Shaming is Never Acceptable

Year: 2014

Network: KTLA 5

In the annals of live television bloopers, a memorable incident unfolded in 2014 when KTLA news anchor Ginger Chan experienced an accidental microphone mishap during a routine commercial break. When the broadcast resumed, her colleague, Sam Rubin, playfully recounted a remark from his wife concerning his weight relative to their fellow program participants.

Unwittingly, Chan chimed in with a teasing comment, playfully labeling Rubin as “fat,” only to swiftly realize her microphone was still live. An unmistakable wave of mortification washed over her while Rubin, ever the good sport, attempted to lighten the moment with a touch of humor. Admirably, both professionals swiftly recovered their composure and seamlessly carried on with the broadcast.