INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mike Bushell was live with the Team England swimmers participating in Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast
Viewers watching BBC's coverage of the Commonwealth Games
on Wednesday morning were left giggling after a sports reporter hilariously fell into a swimming pool on live TV in an interview gone wrong
BBC Breakfast's sports presenter Mike Bushell was preparing to interview medal-winning swimmers from Team England when he decided to get
More hands-on reporting, eh As he stepped into the water to chat with the swimmers, who sat on the edge of the pool, the presenter - dressed
in a casual, summery shirt and shorts - warned he was being careful to protect his equipment."I'm going to be careful because I've got a
sound pack on," he said to the swimmers.Turns out, he wasn't very careful.As he began introducing the swimmers, the reporter took a step
Not realising the water wasn't so shallow anymore, the reporter went straight in, along with the sound pack he was so carefully trying to
safeguard."Sorry about that," the soaked presenter exclaimed as the swimmers burst out laughing.The presenter had another go, this time
being careful about his step but the swimmers had a tough time keeping a straight face.The moment was shared on social media by BBC
breakfast and viewers alike
suffered water damage."Mike is carrying on talking but we can't hear him, because a moment ago Mike fell in the water, his pack went in, and
Commonwealth Games are being held in Australia's Gold Coast
The grand sporting event, which began on April 4, will conclude on April 15, 2018.Click for more trending news
