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Boston TV Reporter Grabbed By Overzealous Fan

Author Jaybeau Jones
(Boston, MA - 1/7/16) WHDH, Thursday, January 07, 2016. Staff photo by Angela Rowlings. (Photo by Angela Rowlings/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

“This is not ok.” Those are the words of a Boston TV reporter grabbed LIVE on the air during a recent newscast.

Grant Hermes is an on the street news reporter for Boston’s WHDH.

He thought it would be a typical day enjoying another moment in the limelight. To be a major market television reporter, especially in a respected market like Boston is a dream come true.

But this week, Grants rocket to fame caught some turbulence when an overzealous B’s fan invaded Grant’s personal space. The fan emulating a WWE wrestler bear hugged him from behind during the shoot.

According to the Boston Herald:

Hermes was doing a standup report outside TD Garden, and the person came up from behind, flexed like he was in the middle of a wrestling ring, and shouted, “Yeah boy!”

As Hermes turns his head, the person screams out “Woooooo!” in wrestler legend Ric Flair style, and grabs the reporter around his chest. 

In the clip you’ll see a clearly started Hermes, chase the fan off, before returning to the camera with a response.

How Would You React?

I’m trying to imagine how I would react if I was that TV reporter and I found myself in this situation. It would seem that the fan may have had a drink or two. Or he was a typical overexcited Boston sports fan doing what they do. I know for me, I’d be startled if during a LIVE shot someone bear hugged me from behind. I do agree with the reporter in reminding people, that the reporters are working, and to interrupt them while doing their job is wrong.

Maybe the next time you want to bear hug a reporter after a Bruins game, ask. Imagine what a different story this would be?

Instead of the headline reading: Boston TV reporter Grabbed, would it read: Boston TV Reporter HUGGED?

Jaybeau Jones’s radio career has brought him from New York City’s #1 station Z-100 and America’s Top 40 to WROR! Currently, JayBeau’s distinctive voice can be heard not only on WROR but also on Sirius XM’s 70’s Channel and on Dunkin Donut’s in-store radio. Jaybeau’s other life is his writing. In 2012 he launched “Heroes Mentors and Friends” a book about well-being and positive thinking. Jaybeau lives in the area and has two grown children, Jordan and Matthew. Jaybeau loves spending time in nature and spending every second with his wife Heidi and the kids. Jaybeau likes to write about pop culture, music, and personal growth. Jaybeau also loves to write his own backyard in Boston.

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