In a shocking turn of events during Sunday's NFL RedZone broadcast, host Scott Hanson found himself having to evacuate the studio due to emergency alarms going off. The incident occurred while Hanson was on the air, adding an unexpected twist to the live coverage.
As the alarms blared in the background, Hanson interrupted the program to inform viewers about the situation. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a first in my 20-something-year broadcasting career," he exclaimed. "We have an alarm going off in the studios of NFL RedZone right now." The uncertainty of the emergency prompted the immediate evacuation of both the studio and control room.
Despite the chaos unfolding, Hanson managed to maintain composure and reassure viewers that they would continue to broadcast the ongoing Bills-Eagles game throughout the evacuation. "We are all good right now. We're remaining calm," Hanson assured. "But we are following protocols as I'm sure you all would at your places of work."
Eventually, the evacuation came to an end, allowing Hanson to return to the studio and wrap up the NFL RedZone's broadcast window for the night. However, as he signed off, the blaring siren continued to echo in the background, a reminder of the unusual circumstances that had unfolded.
According to a tweet by the AP's Greg Beacham, the alarms were finally turned off at 7:23 p.m., ending the alarming disruption. Taking a lighthearted approach to the situation, Hanson playfully addressed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Interesting," he wrote. "Alarm has stopped. Apparently all clear. Still waiting on details. Thanks for watching NFL RedZone week 12! One to remember."
Hanson's startling experience caught the attention of many viewers, who commended him for remaining composed and carrying on with the broadcast until the end. The host has been a fixture on the NFL Network since 2006 and has been hosting "NFL RedZone" since 2009, making him a familiar face to football fans across the nation.
As for the cause of the emergency, details are still awaited, leaving fans and viewers curious about the incident that disrupted Sunday's NFL RedZone broadcast.
