The Sky News studio turned into a scene of pandemonium when one of the presenters found herself in a headlock while live on-air from the Edinburgh Fringe. Cameras captured the moment when arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer was interviewing an act called Mythos: Ragnarok, only to be grabbed around the neck by one of the actors.
The uncomfortable incident played out during this morning’s broadcast as Katie looked towards the camera, pleading for help from her co-hosts in the studio. The studio team jokingly considered joining in on the wrestling act before realizing it might not be the best idea.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, Spencer managed to keep her composure and even laughed off the situation. The studio presenters lightened the mood by asking if she was alright and making light-hearted comments about the chaos unfolding.
This blunder comes on the heels of Sky News experiencing technical difficulties last month due to a worldwide IT meltdown caused by a faulty Microsoft Windows anti-virus update. Viewers were left in the dark as the network went off-air, prompting presenters to take to Twitter to reassure viewers that they were working on a solution.
In the midst of the chaos, Sky resorted to airing a previously shown documentary while they worked to fix the glitch. Frustrated viewers expressed their eagerness for Sky News to return, with many taking to social media to share their support for the network.
As the situation unfolded, Microsoft acknowledged the issue impacting users’ ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services. Despite the challenges, Sky News remained determined to get back on track and deliver the news to their loyal audience.