Emergency on live TV? See why floor staff had to rush Sunrise hosts off-air
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It was a morning like any other at Brekky Central as the Sunrise team delivered news to viewers across the nation.
However, the calm atmosphere was shattered by the unexpected, leaving the hosts and audience bewildered.
Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington were in the midst of commemorating the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music.
However, a blaring alarm interrupted the day's broadcast.
Shirvo was quick on his feet and ready to respond to the potential crisis.
'Hey, that's a fire alarm! We might have to evacuate here,' he declared to ensure everyone's safety.
The sound of a fire alarm prompted immediate action from the floor staff.
Staff members urged the presenters to evacuate the studio post-haste.
The scene that unfolded was one of confusion and urgency.
Nat, however, seemed less convinced and remained seated as she sought clarification from the crew.
'Are we being told to evacuate?' she asked.
'Really? Seriously? Is this going on outside the studio?' she continued, her scepticism apparent.
'I don't want to evacuate my post, Shirvo. I think we should stay. I can't see a fire.'
The tension was palpable as the floor crew signalled the hosts to leave their chairs.
'We're still on, this has been going on outside the offices. Now, they're telling us in the studio to go,' Nat relayed to the viewers.
However, just as the duo approached the studio exit, Nat had a realisation.
Nat later realised that it was 1 April, commonly known as April Fool's Day.
The prank unravelled as quickly as it had been set up as Nat stopped their evacuation.
She turned back with a knowing smile spreading across her face.
'Of course, it is—we have a show to do,' Shirvo said, joining in the laughter as the crew showered them with gold confetti.
Watch the whole ordeal here:
Source: Sunrise/YouTube
The Sunrise team is no stranger to April Fool's Day antics.
Last year, Shirvo convinced his co-hosts and the audience that he was coming out of retirement to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The elaborate setup and convincing delivery had everyone fooled until he joyously revealed the truth with a hearty 'April Fools, everybody!'
As the laughter subsided and the confetti settled, both hosts returned to their duties.
The 'emergency' was nothing more than a memorable moment in Sunrise's history of pranks.
It was a reminder that even in the news business, there's always room for a bit of fun.
Have you ever been caught out by an April Fool's Day prank? Perhaps you became a mastermind behind one. Share your stories with us in the comments below, and let's chuckle at the lighter side of life!
However, the calm atmosphere was shattered by the unexpected, leaving the hosts and audience bewildered.
Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington were in the midst of commemorating the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music.
However, a blaring alarm interrupted the day's broadcast.
Shirvo was quick on his feet and ready to respond to the potential crisis.
Sunrise presenter Matt Shirvington told co-host Natalie Barr to leave the premises because of the alarm. Image Credit: YouTube/Sunrise
'Hey, that's a fire alarm! We might have to evacuate here,' he declared to ensure everyone's safety.
The sound of a fire alarm prompted immediate action from the floor staff.
Staff members urged the presenters to evacuate the studio post-haste.
The scene that unfolded was one of confusion and urgency.
Nat, however, seemed less convinced and remained seated as she sought clarification from the crew.
'Are we being told to evacuate?' she asked.
'Really? Seriously? Is this going on outside the studio?' she continued, her scepticism apparent.
'I don't want to evacuate my post, Shirvo. I think we should stay. I can't see a fire.'
The tension was palpable as the floor crew signalled the hosts to leave their chairs.
'We're still on, this has been going on outside the offices. Now, they're telling us in the studio to go,' Nat relayed to the viewers.
However, just as the duo approached the studio exit, Nat had a realisation.
Nat later realised that it was 1 April, commonly known as April Fool's Day.
The prank unravelled as quickly as it had been set up as Nat stopped their evacuation.
She turned back with a knowing smile spreading across her face.
'Of course, it is—we have a show to do,' Shirvo said, joining in the laughter as the crew showered them with gold confetti.
Watch the whole ordeal here:
Source: Sunrise/YouTube
The Sunrise team is no stranger to April Fool's Day antics.
Last year, Shirvo convinced his co-hosts and the audience that he was coming out of retirement to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The elaborate setup and convincing delivery had everyone fooled until he joyously revealed the truth with a hearty 'April Fools, everybody!'
As the laughter subsided and the confetti settled, both hosts returned to their duties.
The 'emergency' was nothing more than a memorable moment in Sunrise's history of pranks.
It was a reminder that even in the news business, there's always room for a bit of fun.
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