In what came as a shock for viewers of Sky Sports News, a famous journalist named Melissa Reddy used foul language against Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana. The incident took place during a discussion on Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of his Premier League debut against Wolves. As soon as Melissa Reddy used the 'X-rated' term against the Red Devils goalkeeper, her video went viral on social media with fans slamming her and the channel for their foul language. Not only this, Melissa Reddy video started doing rounds on social media, and fans who did notice her using the X-rated words went into utter shock. As a result, Melissa Reddy and Sky Sports News both issued a public apology over the gaffe. In the viral Melissa Reddy video, the Sky Sports journalists can be heard saying-
"Him b******ing his defenders when they've made a mistake. He is calm and assured that both players will drive United to the next level," said Melissa Reddy while praising him on air from Old Trafford before mistakingly using the X-rated phrase. Notably, Andre Onana joined Manchester United in the summer as the replacement for veteran goalkeeper David de Gea.
It is pertinent to mention here that after on-air gaffe by Melissa Reddy, presenter Vicky Gommersall interrupted to say sorry on behalf of the broadcaster. She said: "Just going to apologise to anyone if they were offended by the use of your language there."
It is pertinent to mention here that Melissa Reddy is widely followed and is among the fans' favorite in terms of football reporters. She enjoys 210k followers on Instagram and Melissa Reddy often interacts with her fans on social media by sharing her pictures.
Here's Melissa Reddy viral video and how netizens reacted
Big fan of @MelissaReddy_ casually dropping the term “bollocking” into a live broadcast. Fair play. pic.twitter.com/Co4BIHNLth
— Kraig (@___Kraig___) August 14, 2023
A user wrote, "Got to meet her on the US tour, class girl and a brilliant journalist. She doesn't mince her words"
Another user wrote, "It's not even a joke no more. The fans and media of the red clubs are cracked out."