A breakdown of what really happened on Wednesday morning behind the scenes of the TODAY show.
Channel Nine sports reporter Danika Mason has apologised to viewers after a live cross on the Today show went viral, prompting speculation online that she appeared drunk on-air.
The moment unfolded during a light-hearted exchange with host Karl Stefanovic, when Mason appeared slightly flustered and stumbled over a few words before moving into her sports bulletin. Within hours, clips were circulating across social media platforms, racking up views and fuelling commentary both in Australia and overseas.
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By the following morning, Mason addressed the situation directly on-air, offering an apology to viewers and acknowledging the attention the moment had received.
Many commentators and industry insiders are now asking why the reporter was not pulled off air.
So, let’s go back and watch how the situation unfolded, using my knowledge of live producing thousands of hours of television.
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