Gay News Gaffe Goes Way Live and Alive
SBS news presenter, Ricardo Goncalves, makes gaffe unaware he’s being filmed
SBS
SBS news presenter and finance journalist, Ricardo Goncalves, known to be openly gay among the Sydney LGBTI community, was unaware he was being filmed whilst bantering with a colleague.
The Australian-Portuguese anchor appeared to be rehearsing ahead of his 9.30pm bulletin when a makeup artist came into shot, powdering his nose.
When the female colleague asked him a question about one of the stories, the young man replies, referring to other Australian presenters: "would you ask Anton (Enus) and Janice (Petersen) questions? Treat me the same way you treat them."
Continuing the conversation with another colleague out of shot, he also jokes: "when you do it, let me know so I can open my ass."
In a statement, a spokesperson from SBS explained that "Goncalves was engaged in lighthearted banter with members of the crew unaware he was being recorded.
"Due to an error the conversation was accidentally broadcast in South Australia and Queensland.
"SBS apologises to any viewers who found any remarks offensive."
Although general reaction across the Internet is positive, some Twitter followers have shown their displeasure. One Tweeter commented that “This guy is kind of a prick… [sic]”
There has been no comment from Goncalves as of yet. View the video here.
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