Imagine going about your job, totally unaware that the whole world is getting an unexpected eyeful.
That’s exactly what happened to Italian journalist Costanza Calabrese during a live TG5 news broadcast in 2016, and let’s just say — it didn’t take long for the internet to notice.
The moment that made viewers do a double take
Over the years, Italian journalist Costanza Calabrese has played herself in various Italian films, but it’s a YouTube clip that turned her into an international phenomenon.
Her unexpected on-air mishap during a late-night TG5 broadcast is still making waves, even years after it happened.
Calabrese, then 38, was seated behind what seemed like a regular news desk, confidently delivering the evening report. But here’s the catch — it wasn’t just any desk. It was completely see-through.
At first, everything looked normal. The camera started with a close-up, focusing on her upper body as she spoke. But then, as the shot slowly zoomed out, things took an unexpected turn.
A “Basic Instinct” flashback
Unaware of the desk’s transparency, Calabrese was sitting in a way that revealed far more than intended. As the camera panned out, viewers quickly picked up on the wardrobe mishap — and one sharp-eyed audience member wasted no time in that unfortunate “Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct” moment to YouTube.
From there? It blew up. The video racked up over million views, with social media lighting up with reactions.
The Internet had thoughts
Of course, the online crowd had plenty to say. Some felt bad for Calabrese, blaming the production team for not giving her a heads-up.
💬 “Poor woman! Someone on set should have warned her!”
Others were straight-up confused.
💬 “How was her dress even that high to begin with?”
And then there were those who couldn’t resist cracking a joke.
💬 “Journalism 101: Always be transparent!”
A lesson for live TV
It’s worth mentioning that the journalist is a repeat offender, as she also fell victim to the deceptive glass desk back in October 2014 — accidentally flashing her underwear once again alongside her colleagues Paola Rivetta and Barbara Pedri.
While the moment definitely caused a stir, it also sparked serious conversations about on-air professionalism and production crew responsibility. Live TV blunders happen, but this one? It’ll go down in internet history.
Let this be a reminder, folks: Always check your surroundings. Especially if your desk is made of glass.
