One big cock-up.
The Independent have reported that CNN accidentally aired half an hour of uninterrupted pornography to viewers after a cock-up by RCN, a local cable TV provider that provides CNN’s broadcasting all down the east coast.
Based on a message that was sent from Twitter user @Solikearose, viewers tuned in to watch a new episode of CNN’s show Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, but were surprised by what was on offer.
As per the report, this title took on a whole new meaning after audiences ended up seeing some explicit material that featured adult film star Riley Quinn, according to The Independent.
It appears that the story has no merit though because RCN have categorically denied the story.
800-746-4726. We have not had any reports of the programming issue you mentioned on CNN in Boston. If you're still having an
— Astound Broadband (@astoundconnects) November 25, 2016
It’s also worth noting that @Solikearose is a locked account that has very little Twitter activity. Mmm.
Anywho, lots of people got a rise out of the story.
Hey @CNN thanks for the free airtime.
— Riley Quinn (@TSRileyQuinn) November 25, 2016
Why did my porn channel accidentally air 30 minutes of CNN last night? Gross!
— Thomas Schnauz (@TomSchnauz) November 25, 2016
Again, we have our doubts. One thing’s for sure, you wouldn’t get this in Ireland.
the cnn airing porn story is based on one tweet from a now-locked account with 76 followers, if you’re interested in how fake news spreads
— sam stecklow (@samstecklow) November 25, 2016
the “porn on CNN” story… it probably didn’t happen.
— ishmael n. daro (@iD4RO) November 25, 2016
More accurate headline: Viewer Says She Saw Hardcore Porn When She Tried To Watch CNN; Nobody Else Did
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) November 25, 2016
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