'You can pretend like you haven't noticed' - BBC News

Martine Croxall was about to begin the 9pm broadcast when it became clear she was in front of the wrong camera. She, of course, dealt with it like a pro telling her viewers. "You can pretend like you haven't noticed."

[coffee-brawlstars]

She handled that perfectly. Not freaking out or saying sorry 100 times, just pretended like it never happened

[syedjafferimam]

The fact that she walked so calmly and slowly talks volume about how well can she manage little problems in life.

[vikingsong]

She handled that well. No frantic rushing towards her seat. Just a slow walk while making light of the screw up.

[martymcfly]

"you can pretend you haven't noticed" is literally the polite british version of "fuck it we'll do it live"

[Mario_]

The viewers probably got so excited thinking the reporter was invisible.

[WA-uqrh]

She handled that like such a boss... that’s a mother of kids I bet you lol

[B]

Honestly, this felt way cozier than how they normally do. I'd watch BBC way more often if they were this casual.

[heathergittens]

This is an example of nobody’s perfect, and the show must go on. Classy lady.🇬🇧

[isaac_aren]

"I know this has happened before"
I can feel her glaring at the cameraman responsible

[Kotor]

The way she walked over to that chair was smooth. It was like "oh I didnt see you there, but now that you're here, how about some news?"

[randomuploadsism]

She walked pretty slowly lol, like a Mum who's sick of everyone's shit that day ha

[GB.Gaming]

Fair play. No laughing, no derailing - straight to the news "pay no heed to this".

Professional.

[ootachi]

Most news channels: We have to hide our failures! We must seem like a perfectly organized news agency!
BBC: PUT IT ON THE MAIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL BRUV

[peeper]

‘You can pretend you haven’t noticed- here we are. Thousands of people have been killed and hundreds are missing after...’

[WhatsWrongWithTheStreet]

"If I sidle in you can pretend you haven't noticed." Brilliant! She's awesome.

[hansonel]

No panicking or such, she just casually strolls back to the news desk. A dignified disappearing act to keep the viewers on their toes.

[James-rcqq]

I guess youtube thought it was important I see this after 6 and a half years.

Edit: I must thank you for all the likes. Have a nice day whoever sees this <3.

[sudhindrak]

Great example of a graceful recovery and done with style and a tinge of humor too. Great job Martine!!

[OwenSimpsonUK]

Can we just take a second to appreciate that BBC embrace their fails on YouTube for us to enjoy?

[Lafemme]

I love how you could hear her slowly walk over not stressing at all