The disastrous episode quickly went viral, with clips circulating online and viewers dubbing it

“the most cringe-worthy live moment in TV history.

In a shocking turn of events, a live television broadcast has earned a notorious place in TV history after what many are calling “the most cringe-worthy live moment ever.”

The unforgettable incident occurred during last night’s episode of the popular variety show Evening with the Stars, leaving both the audience in the studio and millions watching at home in utter disbelief.

The disastrous episode quickly went viral, with clips of the awkward moment circulating across social media platforms at lightning speed.

Viewers were left speechless when host Dan Matthews, known for his typically smooth delivery, accidentally mishandled a segment involving a surprise guest.

In a moment of unintentional chaos, Matthews fumbled with the cue cards, failed to properly introduce the guest, and then awkwardly struggled to recover as the guest, celebrity chef Jane Edwards, looked on in stunned silence. To make matters worse, an off-stage production error caused the wrong graphic to appear on the screen, further adding to the awkwardness.

The cringe-factor reached its peak when Matthews, attempting to salvage the moment, made an unsolicited comment about Edwards’ cooking skills that seemed more insulting than complimentary.

As the silence grew longer, viewers at home couldn’t help but squirm in their seats, with many taking to Twitter to express their shock.

One Twitter user wrote, “I thought my TV froze! The tension was unbearable! #CringeMoment.” Another added, “That was the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever watched live! #TVHistory.”

The blunder quickly became a viral sensation, with memes, GIFs, and commentary flooding the internet. “It’s official – the bar for cringey live TV moments has been set,” wrote another viewer.

The show’s producers have yet to comment publicly on the incident, but sources suggest that the entire production team has been left scrambling to recover from the fallout.

In the meantime, social media users have already crowned this mishap as a prime contender for the “most cringe-worthy live moment in TV history.”

Whether or not the show can recover from this PR disaster remains to be seen, but one thing’s for certain — viewers will be talking about this moment for a long time.