News Anchor Can’t Stop Laughing While Reporting on Bol Bol’s PBA Debut
BOL BOL – A news clip went viral after anchor Barbie Muhlach couldn’t contain her laughter while reporting on the NBA player’s arrival in the Philippines to play for TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA. The video showed Muhlach struggling to stay serious as she mentioned Bol Bol’s name, eventually breaking into laughter on air, much to the amusement of viewers.
The lighthearted moment was sparked by the similarity between Bol Bol’s name and a Tagalog word for pubic hair, which prompted giggles in the studio. Muhlach admitted that seeing her colleagues quietly laughing made it difficult to maintain composure. She also joked that her co-anchor Raff Herida was partly responsible for the laughter and expressed hope that the player wasn’t offended.
Herida later shared the video on social media, and it quickly gained attention, with netizens praising the candid and relatable moment. Muhlach shared the clip on her own account, explaining that such moments bring a little relief amid stressful and polarizing news stories. She reflected that, despite being in media since 2009, she still finds herself unexpectedly laughing on air, especially when the studio atmosphere is lighthearted.
“Kasalanan mo to Kaka Raff Herida. Buti naman at we can all share a light hearted moment ahead of yet another series of stressful and polarizing news events this coming week,” she explained. “Been paying my due in media since 2009 and di ko talaga akalain matatawa pa ko but It’s the muffled laughs at the studio that really got me ahahaha. I just hope we did not offend Mr. Bol,” she added.
The report itself confirmed the key news: Bol Bol, a South Sudanese-American NBA player, will play as an import for TNT Tropang 5G in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. While the clip’s humor drew attention, it also reminded viewers that news anchors are human and can react naturally, even during live reporting.