Journalist Costanza Calabrese faced an unexpected moment on live TV that both amused and garnered empathy from viewers.
During a late-night news segment on TG 5 in 2016, Calabrese was positioned behind a transparent desk.
Unintentionally, she mimicked an iconic “Basic Instinct” scene, which swiftly went viral online.
The broadcast began with a close-up of her face and shoulders, highlighting her delivery of the news.
As the segment unfolded, the camera gradually zoomed out, exposing more of the studio.
Continuing the broadcast, the camera further zoomed out, revealing even more of the surrounding environment.
Costanza was seated with her legs apart, not realizing the desk was transparent.
This stance, coupled with the desk’s clear design, left nothing below her waist hidden.
As the camera zoomed out further, it unintentionally offered viewers a much more revealing view than Costanza or anyone else expected.
An amused viewer captured this unexpected moment and shared it on YouTube.
The video swiftly went viral, attracting over 6 million views and eliciting a wide range of reactions from viewers.
One viewer expressed empathy, commenting: “Poor woman! Surely her producers should have let her know something was up!”
This comment pointed out a major lapse on the part of the production team.
Another viewer, puzzled by the incident, asked: “How was her dress so high in the first place?”
In a humorous tone, another viewer playfully referenced journalism ethics, saying:
“When in journalism class they teach you that you have to be transparent and not hide anything. Number one.”
A fourth viewer appreciated the unintended humor, saying: “Thank you, Costanza. That’s beautiful.”
More than just becoming a viral moment, this incident ignited debates about the duty of production teams to prevent such errors.
It also underscored the potential effects these live TV gaffes can have on the individuals involved.
The event led to discussions on the fine line between transparency and privacy in the field of broadcast journalism.
