During a panel conversation on ‘The Five,’ Jesse Watters completely mixed up Gayle King and Robin Roberts.
Fox News host Jesse Watters apologized on Wednesday after confusing CBS News host Gayle King with “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts. The moment took place during an episode of “The Five” — and came as Watters attempted to praise King for her much discussed interview with R. Kelly.
“Hats off to Gayle King for totally redeeming herself after the [Jussie] Smollett fiasco,” Watters said.
“That was not Gayle King,” fellow co-host Dana Perino corrected. “Robin Roberts did the Smollett interview.”
As analyst Juan Williams attempted to power through the moment, Watters broke in to apologize.
“Sorry for Robin Roberts out there,” he said “I apologize.
