WRGB presenter Olivia Jaquith went through a three-hour broadcast as her waters broke just moments before she was live on air, with her also preganant co-host stepping in to explain to viewers. Olivia revealed that she started experiencing contractions at 4.15am in the studio, just minutes before the show went live, but decided not to go to hospital. Remaining calm on air, the presenter seemed happy as she assured viewers there was nothing to worry about as her contractions were still far apart.
Julia Dunn told viewers: "We do have some breaking news this morning. Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour." Olivia chimed in: "Early labor. Early labor," said Olivia. "Let's not get carried away." Julia helped her co-anchor time her contractions to ensure there wouldn't be an imminent delivery. Olivia said: "No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape."
She added: "I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can. But if I disappear, that's what's going on."
Julia then asked her if she could make it through the rest of the broadcast as Olivia said: "I think I can get through a three-hour show."
Later in the show, Olivia segwayed into the meteorologist's segment by referring to her immiment birth, saying: "If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?," she asked.
Julia continued: "Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show. This is her decision to do this."
"I'd rather be at work than at the hospital," added Olivia.
Julia congratulated her co-star at the end of the show as she managed to make it through. She said: "Whole show," giving Olivia a high-five. "Look at that. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6."
According to WRGB reports, Olivia is expecting her first child, a son, while her co-host Julia is also pregnant. She is said to have given birth to a healthy baby boy, but is yet to speak publicly about his dramatic arrival.
