*ESPN anchor Malika Andrews remained composed during a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Los Angeles on August 12 while she was live on NBA Today.
Despite the studio cameras and lights shaking violently, Andrews continued her interview with analyst Rebecca Lobo, showcasing a remarkable display of professionalism without missing a beat. Afterward, she praised her crew on X (formally Twitter) for their calmness during the incident.
Watch the moment via the X/Twitter clip below.
“We have a bit of an earthquake here in Los Angeles, so we’re just going to make sure that our studio lights, everything stays safe… Everybody good?” Andrews said. “Alright, thank you so much for bearing with us through that,” she added, MadameNoire reports.
“Definitely a scary moment here in our LA studios. Thank you to our incredible staff and crew who stayed cool throughout! Stay safe, fellow Angelenos,” Andrews posted on social media.
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Definitely a scary moment here in our LA studios. Thank you to our incredible staff and crew who stayed cool throughout!
Stay safe, fellow Angelenos. https://t.co/8vyrVbqJ2b
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) August 12, 2024
Users on X praised the anchor for her composure during the earthquake.
“Shot to you for keeping it professional, I know a couple grown men who would be screaming lol,” one X user wrote
“Damn she was so calm and smooth I would have been screaming Chris Tucker style,” another person commented.
“Her composure level is next level,” a supportive X user penned.
“Elite work @malika_andrews. You could not have handled this moment any better,” one fan wrote.
“That might have been one of the smoothest & most professional response from a reporter during unexpected event ever. Mad props to Malika,” another X user added.
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