BBC News descends into chaos just seconds into live show as panicked reporter bolts off camera

BBC NEWS at Six descended into chaos just seconds into the programme following a blunder live on air.

Political editor Chris Mason became the unwitting centre of attention on the latest episode.

The 44-year-old journalist unintentionally stayed in frame for too long as the broadcast kicked off.

BBC News at Six is screened on weeknights and its episodes are normally broadcast for 30 minutes.

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The episode shown on Monday, April 29, took a turn almost immediately after the BBC programme began.

Chris, 44, who presents daily podcast and weekly television programme Newscast, was filmed at the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh.

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However he soon realised he wasn't supposed to be in shot and swiftly fled off camera.

Branding the moment a "hilarious start" to the programme, a viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Enjoying @ChrisMasonBBC realising that he shouldn’t be standing exactly where he is standing.”

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It comes following a live mishap on a political discussion programme for rival channel ITV.

Presented by ITV’s political editor Robert Peston, his self-titled show launched in September 2018.

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Unfortunately, a recent episode fell victim to technical difficulties.

Co-presenter Anushka Asthana was attempting to display a poll on “Screeny”, the show’s large touchscreen with social media interaction.

Unfortunately, the poll results were already displayed and Anushka said, “Oh, what’s happening here?” while attempting to salvage the situation.

While attempting to overcome the mishap, the programme showed the second part of Robert Peston’s interview with former Prime Minister Liz Truss.