‘I should have worn a mask’: Today host Alex Cullen’s sore throat sparks concern as he reads the news bulletin with a croaky voice
Today show host Alex Cullen sparked concern among viewers when he struggled to read the news bulletin on Monday.
The 39-year-old was presenting news about the latest coronavirus figures in Victoria when his voice became croaky, prompting co-anchor Karl Stefanovic to ask him why he sounded different.
‘Excuse my voice please, folks,’ Alex told viewers.
‘I should have worn a mask’: Today show host Alex Cullen’s (pictured) sore throat sparked concern as he read the news bulletin with a croaky voice on Monday
Karl added: ‘Can you explain it because people at home might be concerned about you?’
Alex then revealed he had a sore throat because he was breathing in ‘particles’ while sanding back painted walls at his home over the weekend.
‘I was breathing it in. I should have worn a mask. I do normally but I was in a bit of a rush,’ he said.
‘Can you explain?’ Alex was presenting news about the COVID-19 situation in Victoria when his voice became croaky, prompting Stefanovic (pictured) to ask him why he sounded different
He went on to say he had been ‘coughing and carrying on’ since Saturday night, but reassured fans it was not coronavirus.
Viewers also flocked to Twitter to express their concern for Alex’s health shortly after his news bulletin.
‘I hope @alextcullen’s voice is ok!’ one fan tweeted, to which Alex responded, ‘Thanks! I’ll be okay. Never sand filler without a mask!’
‘I hope Alex’s voice is ok!’ Viewers also flocked to Twitter to express their concern for Alex’s health shortly after he presented the news
‘Good on you for trying to continue your news broadcast when you couldn’t clear the “frog” in your throat,’ another person tweeted.
In March, staff at Channel Nine were forced into quarantine after Today Extra hosts Belinda Russell and David Campbell interviewed Rita Wilson, who later tested positive to coronavirus.
The singer and her actor husband, Tom Hanks, tested positive just days after she had performed at Nine’s headquarters in Willoughby, Sydney.
Pandemic: In March, staff at Channel Nine were forced into quarantine after Today Extra hosts Belinda Russell and David Campbell interviewed Rita Wilson (left), who later tested positive to coronavirus alongside her husband, Tom Hanks (right)