25 of the funniest moments from live TV that will still leave you laughing

Live TV leaves no room for retakes, so any mishap unfolds in front of the entire world. Over the years, live broadcasts have proven to be goldmines for unplanned, hilarious moments—whether it's a technical glitch, a forgotten line, or an unexpected interruption. These slip-ups often become iconic and continue to make us laugh long after they happen.

With the rise of the internet, the number of live TV shows has significantly decreased. However, some moments' charm lives on forever. So, when @beyoncegarden asked people on X, "What's the funniest moment on live TV you've ever seen?" everyone came together to share some iconic moments. Here are 25 of the most hilarious ones:

1. Wishing a happy birthday gone wrong 

2. Running fail 

3. Not stopping in between words 

4. Unavailable for comment 

5. Completely butchering the pronunciation 

6. Catfight 

7. Ice can be dangerous 

8. Incorrect details 

9. Athletic flop 

10. Not a joke everybody 

11. He will not miss his mom 

12. A bad high-five attempt 

13. Unnecessary information 

14. Trying to get the name correct 

15. Being brutally honest 

16. Weather is going crazy! 

17. Cat is just not having it 

18. Scary lizard 

19. The wrong interviewee 

20. A bug disturbance 

21. Trying to keep it together 

22. Straightforward questions 

23. Child interruption 

24. Getting electrocuted 

25. Falling off the chair 

Editor's note: This article was originally published on May 30, 2024. It has since been updated.