dq. “WHAT ON EARTH DID WE JUST WATCH?!” – FOX NEWS’ VETERANS DAY COVERAGE GOES OFF THE RAILS IN THE MOST BIZARRE WAY POSSIBLE
Viewers tuned in expecting a solemn, respectful Veterans Day broadcast — but what they got instead was a moment so strange, so unexpectedly comedic, that the internet is still trying to process it. What was meant to be a straightforward tribute to America’s heroes suddenly spiraled into what many are calling “the weirdest live TV moment of 2025.”
It happened during the network’s prime news hour. Bill Hemmer was delivering a serious segment honoring veterans when, out of nowhere, co-host Kennedy leaned forward, gently grabbed Hemmer’s finger, and whispered in a soft, overly spiritual tone:
“I’m holding space for your aura.”
For a split second, the studio froze. Hemmer stared directly into the camera like a man begging the universe to remove him from existence. Rich Zeoli visibly shook as he tried — and failed — to suppress laughter. And viewers at home? They erupted.
The moment was an unmistakable parody of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s now-viral “Wicked” interview from Paris, where the two actresses spoke dramatically about “energies” and “auras.” But no one expected that reference to crash into Fox News’ Veterans Day coverage — least of all Bill Hemmer.
Within minutes, the clip detonated across social media. TikTok users stitched the scene with reaction faces, edit memes, and slow-motion close-ups of Hemmer’s expression. X (Twitter) dubbed it “the most awkward 47 seconds in Fox News history.” One commenter wrote, “The world’s on fire, and they’re talking about auras? I can’t.”
What makes the moment even more surreal is the timing. On a day meant to honor sacrifice, solemnity, and service, a spontaneous “Wicked moment” stole the spotlight — leaving the original message completely overshadowed by chaos.
Whether fans found it hilarious, cringe-inducing, or just plain confusing, one thing is undeniable:
No matter what Fox News planned for Veterans Day, all anyone remembers is the finger-grab heard around the internet.
And for better or worse… it’s officially part of live TV history.
