There was a very awkward moment during a BBC News segment which was spotted by viewers
It did not take long for viewers to spot the blunder(Image: BBC)
Viewers of BBC News were taken aback by an unexpected error.
Those tuning in to the latest update on the channel were left distracted by the blunder. One of the latest updates which aired from the broadcaster over the weekend, left more than a few people rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
It came during a bulletin which reported on the key midterm elections over in the United States. Americans are set to go to the polls this week as they choose to elect members of Congress.
The results could have a huge impact on Donald Trump’s presidency, of which he has two years remaining in his term. However, during the segment, the channel unintentionally broadcast an unrelated word.
It was pointed out on Tuesday, November 2 by TV critic, and co-host of BBC podcast Must Watch, Scott Bryan. He shared a screengrab of the moment on social media and said: “BBC News errrr… you might want to check the reflection.”
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While the graphic read: “US Midterm Elections” accompanied by a US flag, the reflection of it on the newsreader’s desk made it look very different. The upside down ‘L’ made it look more like an unconventional letter ‘R’.
As a result, it appeared to many watching along that the word ‘erections’ was being plastered over the reflective surface. Scott’s original post gained several responses.
Many of them were from people who just could not help themselves but poke fun at the situation. One person immediately asked: “Will they face stiff competition from Sky News?”
Another added: “They’re going to have to open up a Department for Reflections Corrections at this rate.”
Someone else said: “Is that a seismic shift in Congressional voting intentions, or are you happy to see me?!” Others predicted that the incident could well form the inspiration of a sketch on SNL UK in the near future.
Not everyone was as amused or even convinced that the reflection accurately portrayed what was suggested. Someone argued against the idea and noted: “I’m willing to accept a TOYS”Я”US-style backwards ‘N’, but an upside-down T ruins it for me.”
Mirror has approached BBC for a comment