Extraordinarily cringe moment between Channel Seven anchors Peter Mitchell and Mike Amor sparks conspiracy theories
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Channel Seven star Peter Mitchell has been called out for his lack of ad-libbing abilities during an awkward exchange with fellow newsreader Mike Amor. During Monday's 4pm broadcast, the two were engaged in some unscripted banter when Peter appeared to struggle to find the right words.
![[Despite being Seven's chief news presenter in Melbourne for over 20 years, Peter seemed momentarily lost for words]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/23/94057217-14280519-Despite_being_Seven_s_chief_news_presenter_in_Melbourne_for_more-a-36_1736812095322.jpg)
Mike, who presents the afternoon weekday news bulletin in Melbourne, casually asked, 'A big welcome back to Peter Mitchell! Mitch, good to see you. How was your break?'. Despite being Seven's chief news presenter in Melbourne for over 20 years, Peter seemed momentarily lost for words.
![[There appeared to be an issue with the autocue]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/23/94057215-14280519-There_appeared_to_be_an_issue_with_the_autocue_as_Peter_could_be-a-37_1736812095374.jpg)
'Very nice, thank you Mike,' Peter responded, but then awkwardly fumbled his words as he continued. 'Summertime off, what more can you expect? It was lovely and great to be back. Batteries fully charged.'. Channel Seven star Peter Mitchell (pictured) has been called out for his lack of ad-libbing abilities during an awkward exchange with Mike Amor.
![[One viewer suggested there may've been a conspiracy afoot, suggesting that staffers or even Mike Amor himself may've set Peter up to fail.]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/23/94057217-14280519-image-m-33_1736810675614.jpg)
The awkwardness didn't end there, as Peter also struggled to deliver a preview of the upcoming 6pm headlines. 'Okay, well, there's been a bad police car chase through Melbourne's west and Cassie Zervos, our crime reporter, has all the details,' Peter said, seemingly caught off guard.
He continued the uncomfortable exchange with: 'Mike, you also realise it's only a few weeks until the start of back-to-school?'. 'Oh right,' Mike replied with a laugh. Peter added: 'It's very expensive as we know, all those uniforms and books and everything else. The Smith Family had come up with an idea and they want to help relieve families, and we've got that one as well.'.
