There's nothing quite like working in live television. Especially when it comes to rolling news. I've been there... It's exciting, fun, fast-paced, adrenaline-inducing, and of course, unpredictable. You're taught to expect the unexpected. And to think on your feet. Because a lot can go wrong, and often does.
Whether it's a technical blip, a guest unexpectedly dropping F-bombs during an interview, the autocue going down, or something much worse, those behind the scenes, and in front of the camera, control what the audience sees, notices, or doesn't. Some of the fails can be funny. But others can have a far-reaching and traumatic impact on viewers. That's why certain television stations have a few seconds' delay on live broadcasts. It allows the crew to take control and even cut away should things get out of hand.
Someone recently asked, "What is the most shocking thing that you have seen happen on live TV?" and there was no shortage of answers. Bored Panda has scoured through almost 3,000 to pick the most intense ones. From the sad, the disturbing, to the downright traumatic, the comments prove that anything is possible when the cameras are rolling. If you want to know a bit more about live broadcasts, you'll find that info between the images.
