{"id":2630499,"date":"2026-07-16T08:24:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-knew-it-was-on-me-tv-reporter-somehow-holds-it-together-as-giant-bug-crawls-across-her-chest-while-shes-on-camera\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:26:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:26:40","slug":"i-knew-it-was-on-me-tv-reporter-somehow-holds-it-together-as-giant-bug-crawls-across-her-chest-while-shes-on-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-knew-it-was-on-me-tv-reporter-somehow-holds-it-together-as-giant-bug-crawls-across-her-chest-while-shes-on-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I Knew It Was On Me&#8217; &#8211; TV Reporter Somehow Holds It Together as Giant Bug Crawls Across Her Chest While She&#8217;s On Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">48<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fi-knew-it-was-on-me-tv-reporter-somehow-holds-it-together-as-giant-bug-crawls-across-her-chest-while-shes-on-camera%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2630499&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A live news segment featuring KTLA-TV reporter Rachel Menitoff captured wide attention after a large cockroach landed on her during a broadcast about Southern California\u2019s heatwave. Despite the unexpected intrusion, Menitoff maintained her composure adn continued reporting professionally.Her calm reaction was praised by colleagues and viewers alike, with many highlighting her professionalism in handling the situation. After the broadcast, she expressed that her focus was on completing the segment without acknowledging the insect, which had actually landed on her microphone. The incident was humorously celebrated on social media, with many commending her ability to stay composed under pressure. Menitoff linked the presence of cockroaches to the hot weather, noting that they are attracted to heat and lights. The event became a memorable example of professionalism amidst an unexpected and humorous challenge on live TV.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>If they gave medals for grace under pressure while the cameras are rolling, Rachel Menitoff would qualify for sure.<\/p>\n<p>Menitoff, a reporter for KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, was broadcasting live Tuesday night about Southern California\u2019s heat wave when a giant cockroach landed on her shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Menitoff kept her cool and continued her narrative about evening temperatures as the creepy crawler skittered around her neckline.<\/p>\n<p>At one point, the cockroach appeared to head south inside her clothing.<\/p>\n<p>However, her coworkers on the KTLA news desk \u2014 who appeared to take great delight in watching the replay on Wednesday morning\u2019s broadcast \u2014 said the critter had actually leaped onto her microphone.<\/p>\n<p>Menitoff managed to keep her composure until the end of the segment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only hint Menitoff was uncomfortable was her eyes lighting up and getting pretty wide midway through her report,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaite.com\/media\/watch-reporter-somehow-holds-it-together-during-live-shot-as-a-giant-insect-crawls-on-her-chest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediaite<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI knew it was on me,\u201d she said, according to KTLA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/news\/local-news\/i-knew-it-was-on-me-ktla-reporter-powers-through-live-report-as-cockroach-crawls-on-her\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">story<\/a> about the incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I knew if I took notice of it, I wouldn\u2019t be able to continue on with the report. So I said to myself, \u2018Just get through this moment and then kind of shake it off.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And shake she did. As soon as she was off the air, Menitoff\u2019s stoic demeanor immediately changed.<\/p>\n<p>The camera captured her tossing her microphone to the pavement and vigorously brushing herself off.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">SURPRISE LANDING<br \/> An insect crashed <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KTLA?\">@KTLA<\/a> reporter <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RachelMenitoff?\">@RachelMenitoff<\/a>\u2018s live shot last night, and we must praise her professionalism. Who else could remain this cool!? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a0naM2zxq9\">pic.twitter.com\/a0naM2zxq9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KTLA 5 Morning News (@KTLAMorningNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KTLAMorningNews\/status\/2077394485903036823?\">July 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have to hand it to her \u2014 she was really calm,\u201d anchor Eric Spillman remarked.<\/p>\n<p>One of his female co-hosts gasped, \u201cOh, my gosh\u2026 so those FLY? Ewww!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s our Rachel Menitoff, who is so professional,\u201d anchor Megan Henderson said, according to KTLA. \u201cShe kept her cool. There\u2019s no way I would have been able to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo way,\u201d traffic reporter Ginger Chan agreed.<\/p>\n<p>Meteorologist Kirk Hawkins said, \u201cNow we\u2019re all going to have nightmares about flying cockroaches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Menitoff said the guest appearance by the cockroach was fitting for the subject matter of her report.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIronically, the story was about the extreme heat in the Valley, and these cockroaches are attracted to the heat and the warm temperatures and our camera lights,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it was sort of the perfect environment for the roaches.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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