Fox Anchor Rosanna Scotto Falls on her Face on Live TV During Exercise Demonstration… as Viewers Bash 'Moron' Personal Trainer Who 'Failed' Her

Fox 5 anchor Rosanna Scotto experienced a close call while attempting to do pull-ups with celebrity trainer Kenny Santucci during a live segment on Good Day New York. Scotto, 67, was under the guidance of Santucci, a former reality TV personality, as her co-host Curt Menefee looked on, but the situation quickly escalated into a potentially dangerous moment.

As Santucci encouraged her, shouting, “You got this! Just two more!” it became clear that holding her legs while she was attempting pull-ups was not the best decision. When Scotto unexpectedly let go of the bar, she fell forward, landing face down on the gym mat below.

Both Santucci and Menefee rushed to her aid, prompting a light-hearted quip from Menefee, “Kenny, what kind of insurance do you have?” to which Santucci humorously responded, “Not very good!”

After the incident, Scotto reassured her co-hosts that she was alright while jokingly observing, “Kenny! Why didn’t you warn me!” Santucci, feeling the effects of the mishap himself, remarked on her unexpected dismount, laughing, “She fell right out of her shoes!”

However, while Scotto’s resilience was praised by viewers, many criticized Santucci for his handling of the situation. Social media erupted with comments condemning his choice to assist her in a way that ultimately led to the fall. One user remarked, “Shame on that trainer for laughing, especially since he had her in a vulnerable position causing the fall. What a moron.” Others echoed similar sentiments, suggesting he needed retraining for safety precautions.

This incident isn’t the first awkward moment for Scotto. The veteran anchor has experienced several humorous misadventures on live television. In 2021, while interviewing author Manda Kalimian, her guest’s horse made an unexpected appearance and took care of business right next to her. Scotto later described it as a funny moment, acknowledging how close she came to being caught in the spray.

Chuckling about her narrow escape, Scotto said, “It was honestly funny. I thought I was going to take a hit, but luckily I dodged it!”

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In a related viral moment, she once slapped actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse during an interview, when he jokingly insinuated inappropriate behavior surrounding his mother visiting him on movie sets. “Hey! My daughter has not!” she retorted with a laugh, showcasing her wit and quick thinking, further endearing her to her fans.