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Hilarious news bloopers will leave you sniggering… from ‘Obama Bin Laden’ dying to ‘s***s’ being fired at a shopping centre

Try not to laugh as you make your way through this cringe-worthy roundup

THE joys and perils of live TV have been showcased by this hilarious collection of news ticker fails.

It’s no secret that sometimes things go a little wrong, but even the most serious among us would struggle not to giggle at these broadcast blunders. Here’s a roundup of the biggest news fails of all time…

We don't need no eductaion

This spelling blooper was a little bit awkward when it flashed up on screen
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This spelling blooper was a little bit awkward when it flashed up on screenCredit: TNI Press

Stat's embarrassing

When you introduce stats to your story, make sure they add up
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When you introduce stats to your story, make sure they add upCredit: TNI Press

You've gotta be kid-ding

Clearly, writing a headline wasn't 'two easy' for this blundering news worker
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Clearly, writing a headline wasn't 'two easy' for this blundering news workerCredit: TNI Press

And don’t get us started on the crystal mat

The spelling of the word 'drugs' led to some confusion on this news show
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The spelling of the word 'drugs' led to some confusion on this news showCredit: TNI Press

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Wheely silly

Let's hope whoever wrote this headline didn't get behind the wheel after
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Let's hope whoever wrote this headline didn't get behind the wheel afterCredit: TNI Press

This just doesn't add up

Doh! Viewers were quick to spot the embarrassing blunder on this statistics board
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Doh! Viewers were quick to spot the embarrassing blunder on this statistics boardCredit: TNI Press

Dead serious

We're not sure the ticker was meant to read like this
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We're not sure the ticker was meant to read like thisCredit: TNI Press

Sun-believable

This host couldn't take the heat when this unbelievably high figure flashed up onto the screen
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This host couldn't take the heat when this unbelievably high figure flashed up onto the screenCredit: TNI Press

This is not all white

Norah O'Donnell was left blushing after THIS rude caption appeared below her name
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Norah O'Donnell was left blushing after THIS rude caption appeared below her nameCredit: TNI Press

Letters take a minute

This broadcaster accidentally reported a very different message when one letter was switched
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This broadcaster accidentally reported a very different message when one letter was switchedCredit: TNI Press

Pathetic phallicy

This weather forecast ended up looking VERY inappropriate when it formed a phallic-looking shape
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This weather forecast ended up looking VERY inappropriate when it formed a phallic-looking shapeCredit: TNI Press

Bummer!

This terrifying crime became a laughing stock because of a simple typo
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This terrifying crime became a laughing stock because of a simple typoCredit: TNI Press

Under the weather

Everyone giggled at this weather report when they noticed an explicit word on the caption
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Everyone giggled at this weather report when they noticed an explicit word on the captionCredit: TNI Press

These aren't the only live TV fails to cause a stir in recent months.

A BBC News presenter made an unfortunate blunder during a terror report by doing a 'cut throat' motion.

And the ITV News team made an awkward blooper when they bid farewell to the wrong Mark Austin, following the star’s final broadcast.

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