In the age of social media, capturing the 'perfect' moment involves staging, a touch of good lighting, and a sprinkle of luck.

Yet sometimes, even the best-laid plans can go awry, as Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac recently discovered.

Known for his cheerful demeanour and ability to make millions of viewers smile, Sam's attempt at social media perfection turned into a comedic misstep that had his fans chuckling.


Sam Mac recently celebrated his fiancée Rebecca James' birthday at the luxurious Crown Sydney.

During their staycation, Sam wanted to share a beautiful photo of her during pregnancy on social media.

Rebecca, who is expecting the couple's second child, looked absolutely stunning as she posed in a chic blazer, her baby bump proudly on display.

Everything was almost perfect—until he zoomed in on one detail.


Sam realised that he had inadvertently photobombed his masterpiece.

He saw himself reflected in the background, clad only in his underwear.

'Genuinely felt I'd nailed the perfect moody pregnancy shot…until I had a closer look,' Sam captioned the photo, showcasing his humour about the situation.

'Happy Birthday to my darling Rebecca James. That baby in your belly is about to win the lottery of life, scoring you as a Mumma and me as a photographer.'


The fans' reactions were filled with laughter.

'Nice underwear, mate,' one wrote.

'We can't unsee it now, can we Sam Mac?' another asked jokingly.

'A brief appearance, but full of love,' a third commented.

Rebecca joined in the fun with a simple reply: 'Hahahaha, love you.'

Sam and Rebecca, who are already parents to their first child, Margot, announced the upcoming arrival of their second baby in February.

The announcement showed an adorable family photo, Margot beaming as she pointed to her mum's baby bump and a sonogram of the new family member.

Sam wrote, with a sense of showmanship, 'Baby Mac (the sequel) premiering this August 2024. Starring Margot as the big sister.'


This heartwarming chapter in their lives followed their engagement in December.

Sam, who described Rebecca as 'calm, strong, unintentionally funny, super smart, and a genuine knockout beauty', expressed how she makes him a better man.

While Sam's photography skills took a hit with this social media blooper, it's clear that his ability to bring joy and laughter remains unscathed.

It's a gentle reminder that in the pursuit of perfection, the imperfect moments could unexpectedly bring the most joy.
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