Channel Nine newsreader Peter Overton was left red-faced on Tuesday after making an awkward slip live on air.
The Nine News Sydney presenter, 58, was reporting on Monday’s tragic shooting in Austria, in which a hunter killed two people, including a local mayor.
Overton seemed horrified when, in the middle of presenting on camera, he accidentally said “an Australian mayor” instead of an Austrian one.
“An Australian mayor is one of two people shot dead in the north of the country,” Overton said in his report.
Moments later, however, Overton appeared embarrassed as he realized he had inadvertently said the wrong county.
‘Did I say Australian? Should have been Austrian! If I confused you, I apologize,” he said.
Viewers quickly took to social media to praise the veteran presenter for quickly recovering after the mistake.
‘Good recovery. “The guy has always been professional,” one person wrote, and another added, “We all have our bad days.”
Channel Nine newsreader Peter Overton (pictured) was left blushing on Tuesday after making an awkward slip live on air.
Overton has been presenting for Channel Nine since January 2009 and has earned a reputation as a true gentleman.
In April 2023, A leaked internal Channel Nine memo exposed just how friendly the Nine News presenter really is.
In a post shared on Instagram Stories, one of Peter’s scripts was revealed, along with the edits he made.
Peter greeted the Today show and its presenters at the end of his Sydney news bulletin, which was his addition and not part of his original script.
‘Good morning Charles and Sarah, Brooke, Alex and Tim. Have a glorious show and week. Peter,” the addition read.
The Nine News Sydney presenter, 58, was reporting on Monday’s tragic shooting in Austria, in which a hunter killed two people, including a local mayor. (Pictured: Austrian police at the crime scene)
In January, Peter and his wife, television presenter Jessica Rowe, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.
In a post shared on Instagram, Jessica smiled as she paid tribute to her husband alongside a glorious photo of the couple.
‘What a difference 19 years make! Home before we turn into pumpkins,” the beloved TV star began.
Overton seemed horrified when, in the middle of presenting on camera, he accidentally said “an Australian mayor” instead of an Austrian one.