A TV news presenter had to contend with an unusual distraction when a Cornish a capella group performed on a barge behind her during a live broadcast.
CNN International anchor Hala Gorani was hosting from Cornwall at the end of the G7 summit while the all-male choir sang metres away from her.
When you’re anchoring the Israeli Knesset confidence vote and a traditional a capella sea shanty singing barge floats past your location. pic.twitter.com/jmm3eAnEDt
— Hala Gorani (@HalaGorani) June 13, 2021
She posted a video of herself attempting to speak live with a reporter about a key vote in the Israeli parliament.
“When you’re anchoring the Israeli Knesset confidence vote and a traditional a capella sea shanty singing barge floats past your location,” she tweeted.
And how it played out on live TV… pic.twitter.com/ttScjkDkpQ
— Hala Gorani (@HalaGorani) June 14, 2021
Local group The Oggymen claimed responsibility for the surprise, though pointed out that they were in fact performing traditional Cornish folk songs.
They replied: “Ooops! Our bad! Many apologies Hala from all The Oggymen!”
