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Cheeky Fun Or Blatant Sexual Harassment? Social Media Explodes As Channel 10 Reporter Cops Unsuspecting Smooch

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Published on: 24th February 2023 at 10:34 AM
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Yet again, the great debate over snogging unsuspecting TV reporters has reared its ugly head after a Channel 10 reporter copped an unwanted pash from a passerby.

10 reporter JohnPaul Gonzo was in Moldova reporting on America’s pledge to donate $US500 million in military aid to Ukraine when he was pounced upon by a local woman keen on giving him a cheeky peck.

“You’re very cute!” the woman exclaimed, to which the reporter awkwardly replied: “Thank you.”

Gonzo, who thankfully saw the funny side of it all, later posted footage of the exchange to his Twitter account. Watch it below:

Certainly wasn’t expecting this interruption mid looklive 😳 pic.twitter.com/eXt9CF8kzz

— Johnpaul Gonzo (@JohnpaulGonzo) February 21, 2023

However, social media users were soon divided over the indiscriminate peck, saying it would’ve been a wholly different story had it been a man doing it to a woman.

“If a guy did that he’d go to jail,” said one.

Another asked: “If a man does that to a woman it’s sexual harassment, but because a woman did it it’s funny and a joke?”

“Yikes! I’m sorry! That’s terrible! How inappropriate and nonconsensual,” said another.

While another added: “If the roles were reversed, I’m sure nobody would be smiling!”

However, others managed to see the sweet side of the whole thing. Check out their reactions below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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