Oh, sweetie. Bless your cussing heart! A.J. Clemente made his debut as an anchor on an NBC local affiliate yesterday.
You guys are looking at the new weekend Anchor/weekday Reporter of channel 5 in Bismarck, ND. I made it.… http://t.co/z5pHKcfXpe
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) March 15, 2013
Alright News Director and GM checking out my tape that we shot yesterday. Seeing if i am ready for anchoring…..Awkward Turtle…….
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 21, 2013
Could not have gone worse is an understatement, as Deadspin reported.
On his 1st show last night this NBC news anchor started off by saying 'fucking shit'! http://t.co/NujfY3yTaZ (via @A51M)
— Rich Leigh (@RichLeighPR) April 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/amillernews/status/326129482224246786
Worst debut ever? Or best debut ever? To the video tape!
https://twitter.com/MentalityMag/status/326308273747795968
Twitter users are gasping for breath.
RT @ClementeAJ: That couldn't have gone any worse! — It wasn't that bad; it's not like you said, 'fucking shit' into a live mic on the news
— Jim Norton (@JimNorton) April 22, 2013
The video of the news anchor saying "Fucking Shit" on air graduated from WVU, shout out to those professors at WVU
— Scooter Mullin (@ScooterMullin) April 22, 2013
Nothing better than a good laugh to start off your monday http://t.co/j5JWtesMXy Thanks @ClementeAJ – good luck to you 🙂
— Lindsey Constantino (@lconstantino) April 22, 2013
1st words on 1st day as news anchor? "Fucking Shit" I also like that he's "Used to being from the East coast" http://t.co/upO2m5LhRn
— Asterisk FC* (@Julian_Lee76) April 22, 2013
Recommended
And I thought I had a bad day… Rookie anchor suspended after first words on air are 'fucking shit' http://t.co/yDIgrJt5St via @Independent
— Jon Mitchell ??????? ジョン・ミッチェル (@jonmitchell_jp) April 22, 2013
It's so good. MT @OpieRadio: In case you missed it, here's the fumbling mumbling anchor saying Gay Fucking Shit! – https://t.co/jYiTZGldSE
— Steven Knight (@steveyknight) April 22, 2013
Imagine your first words on yr debut appearance as a news anchor were "fucking shit". Imagine no more. http://t.co/kRuJQHh0NM (via @rhodri)
— Nige Tassell (@nigetassell) April 22, 2013
http://t.co/BfAZYIBojf this is hilarious @ajclemente
— ? X9 ❌❌❌?X2 (@DArkMEATHOOK) April 22, 2013
Let's hope @ajclemente did NOT sign a lease. Something tells me he'll be moving very soon. http://t.co/Nn5HxvJwoA
— ?Social Distancing Darren? (@dwsweeney) April 22, 2013
There's first impressions…then there's #AJClemente. Smh.
— Billy Howell (@CoachBilly1) April 22, 2013
Seriously, this is the best viral marketing for Anchorman 2 ever. #ajclemente
— 95Sports (@95Sports) April 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/Dylan1913/status/326327374834704384
Mr. Clemente took to Twitter and explained that he did not really say the “gay” part.
Tough day,Thanks for the support,We all make mistakes. Im truly sorry for mine. I'll try my hardest to come back better and learn from this.
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 22, 2013
@GenePark I did not I was trying to pronounce the london marathon winners name Tsegaye Kebede.
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 22, 2013
I just want to say that I did not say the word gay, I was trying to pronounce the London Marathon winners name Tsegaye Kebede.
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 22, 2013
I would never disrespect anybody in that matter. Once again I'm truly sorry.
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 22, 2013
Some Twitter users are offering support and protesting his subsequent suspension (on day one) with the hashtag #KeepAJ.
Hey Twitter, this just happened to @ClementeAJ tonight on his 1st outing. Can we come together to make #KeepAJ trend? http://t.co/ptxqik2THl
— Brad Friedman (@TheBradBlog) April 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/BrianMFloyd/status/326187615470641152
I once accidentally read the f-bomb during a radio show. Everybody is human. #KeepAJ @KFYRTV
— Rob Port (@robport) April 22, 2013
https://twitter.com/ipoundbrew/status/326182332849586177
@ClementeAJ rough day. hang in there, kid. it was an honest mistake. remember, americans always love an underdog/redemption story. #keepaj
— molokococoa (@molokococoa) April 22, 2013
#keepaj Everyone makes mistakes give him another chance. I laughed when I saw it. He shouldn't have been suspended
— Mason (@MaceMar1) April 22, 2013
Want to see him on Letterman. MT @TheBigLead This guy is an instant West Virginia LEGEND http://t.co/oM7fqhSpSs #BoomGoesTheDynamite #KeepAJ
— Meredith D. (@YankeeBeatCheck) April 22, 2013
Heh. So, there’s that? Will he appear on Letterman? Stay tuned!
Update:
Welp, easy come, easy go. Clemente tweeted out to his followers that he’s officially been given the boot:
Unfortunately KFYRTV has decided to let me go. Thank you to them and everyone in ND for the opportunity and everyone for the support.
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 22, 2013
Rookie mistake. I'm a free agent.Cant help but laugh at myself and stay positive.Wish i didnt trip over my "Freaking Shoes" out of the gate.
— A.J. Clemente (@ClementeAJ) April 22, 2013
Yeah, better luck next time.