Simon McCoy adds yet another BBC gaffe to his list

Simon McCoy has a reputation for being the BBC’s most gaffe-prone presenter. On Wednesday, he reminded viewers why. As Jane Hill presented the news, McCoy wandered onto the set and walked into the line of the camera:

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Here’s a brief reminder of some of McCoy’s greatest hits:

1. Simon McCoy ‘no news’ royal baby broadcast

Standing outside St Mary’s hospital in Paddington, McCoy showed no signs of experiencing royal baby-mania:

‘Well plenty more to come from here. Of course, none of it news, because that will come from Buckingham Palace. But that won’t stop us. We’ll see you later.’

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2. Simon McCoy takes a nap… on air

We’ve all been there. You’re at work, you’re feeling a bit tired so you take a nap when no one’s looking… oh wait, there’s a camera on you:

3. Simon McCoy: I know what she looks like Sarah