Viewers watching WIN's late night news broadcast in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday may have thought presenter Kerryn Johnston had taken a refreshment before her news broadcast.
"Good evening. Tonight I'm going to sound like a drunk," Johnston announced on air after reading the headlines. After a cheeky smile, Johnston then said "Might go for another camera (angle). Ok thanks," before the screen went blank and the broadcast was cut.
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But a spokesperson for WIN said Johnston hadn't had a drink or two but rather made a joke during a "technical rehearsal" for the live 6.30pm bulletin. The comment was then inadvertently put to air during the midnight replay. WIN Network's Director of News Stewart Richmond said Johnston made the throwaway line in self-deprecation after stumbling on her words.
"This is a newsreader who sets a very high standard for herself," he said in a statement. "To have it go to air when it was not intended to, has been more than embarrassing for her. Kerryn has been presenting news for over two decades and has never put a foot wrong. I'm sure our viewers will understand."
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