KTLA reporter remains composed during live broadcast insect incident

On July 15, 2026, a reporter from the Los Angeles local television station KTLA experienced an incident during a live broadcast. While delivering a report, a large cockroach crawled onto her body and moved inside her clothing. Despite the intrusion, the journalist continued her segment without interruption. The incident was documented on camera and subsequently circulated on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) by TMZ. Viewers and colleagues praised her professionalism and composure throughout the duration of the broadcast. Social media users humorously suggested that she could be featured in an insecticide commercial due to her reaction. The reporter took action to remove the insect only after concluding her live segment. No physical harm to the reporter or interruption to the news flow was reported.