19.02.2026 20:32
A reporter covering the Winter Olympics became a topic of discussion due to his remarks and behavior while appearing live on air under the influence of alcohol. The reporter compared his cameraman to an iguana and lay on the snow, pretending to be a "snow angel." After these moments quickly spread on social media, the reporter took action and confessed to having consumed alcohol before the broadcast, apologizing to viewers by saying, "I shouldn't have drunk."
Australian journalist Danika Mason, who was on duty at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, made headlines worldwide with her live broadcast antics.
APPEARED ON LIVE BROADCAST UNDER THE INFLUENCE
It became clear that the reporter, who connected to a television channel broadcasting in Australia, appeared on air after consuming alcohol, as she struggled to articulate her words during the broadcast.
COMPARED THE CAMERA OPERATOR TO A 'FROZEN IGUANA'
Continuing to broadcast in the cold weather, the female reporter mixed up her sentences while also comparing the camera operator in front of her to a 'Frozen Iguana.' Then, reaching out to the snow pile behind her, the reporter made a 'Snow Angel' gesture with her hand.
APOLOGIZED SAYING 'I SHOULDN'T HAVE DRUNK'
While these moments quickly became a trending topic on social media, Mason broke her silence. The reporter, who expressed understanding of the reactions she received, admitted to having consumed alcohol before the broadcast, saying 'I shouldn't have drunk' and apologized to the viewers.