We can’t expect sports commentators to know every celebrity, but surely they should be briefed before going on air?
Singaporean singer JJ Lin attended the Formula One (F1) Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai last weekend, and presented plaques to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez — the top three at the sprint race on Saturday (April 20).
One CCTV commentator didn’t get the memo when he mistakenly announced: “Did you know, this young man giving out the trophies is a lucky spectator chosen from many other race fans!
“To become the special prize presenter today, I think this Chinese fan will remember today’s race for his whole life!”
He may want to purge the gaffe from his memory, but the internet never forgets. Videos of it were shared by Chinese netizens promptly and “CCTV commentator said JJ Lin was a lucky viewer” was even trending on Weibo.
Many called the commentator “amateurish” and “unprofessional”.
“JJ Lin… is a Singaporean,” a Weibo user commented.
Others poked fun at the incident, repeating that JJ was indeed “a lucky guy”.
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