Reporter Chokes On A Bug On Live TV. His Reaction Is Pretty Epic

New Delhi: A television reporter is often ready to face all kinds of challenges - especially when reporting live on air. But not much could have prepared award-winning sports reporter Michael Eaves for this particular challenge. Mr Eaves was reporting on a basketball match when he suddenly began having difficulty speaking. The visibly uncomfortable reporter tried to keep going with his report but soon began coughing, admitting he had swallowed a bug. It's his surprising composure and candid admission that is winning him fans on social media.

"I'm literally choking on a bug, Lisa. Can you believe that?" Mr Eaves asks the anchor in the studio, Lisa Kerney. "National television. I'm choking on a bug."

Ms Kerney tells him to get some water. "Hey waterboys, my man Michael Eaves needs some water right now," she says.

"Who chokes on a bug inside?" Mr Eaves asks, still coughing, as they both laugh. 

He was clearly able to see the humour in the situation because he posted a video of the incident on Twitter:
 

So.. remember last night when I said I choked on a bug.. well, here ya go! You're welcome.  https://t.co/fj2JT1y4DP

— Michael Eaves (@michaeleaves) May 5, 2017

"Appreciate your trying to tough it out," comments Jack Cuggy on the video. "Great way to deal with it," agrees Jeff Williams. Here's what Ms Kerney has to say:
 

Don't you go dyin' on me....  https://t.co/wiC1w3iLj5

— Lisa Kerney (@LisaKerneyESPN) May 5, 2017

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