Tim Paine reacts after ABC host makes a NSFW mistake live on air

Tony Armstrong left his co-hosts in hysterics when he made an embarrassing error live on air — and now Tim Paine has responded.

ABC News Breakfast star Tony Armstrong had an embarrassing slip of the tongue on air this morning.

The hosts were in fits of laughter after the sports presenter accidentally said “bulging dick” instead of “bulging disc” during a report about Australian cricket captain, Tim Paine.

“Tim Paine is set to undergo neck surgery but medical staff remain confident the veteran will be fit for the Ashes. Paine has a bulging dick,” Armstrong said before quickly correcting himself.

The mistake left ABC News Breakfast co-host Lisa Millar in hysterics and she appeared to be wiping tears of laughter from her eyes.

The panel was in tears of laughter.

Fellow co-host Michael Rowland was also visibly amused and asked Armstrong for clarification at the end of his sports report.

“A bulging what?” Rowland said.

“Disc, I said disc,” Armstrong replied.

“That’s what I thought you said,” Rowland said with a smile.

The on-air gaffe was posted to Twitter by fellow ABC news presenter Joe O’Brien who wrote:

“Bringin’ the raunch to Breakfast TV. Just when you thought you couldn’t love @Tonaaayy_ any more than you do.”

It wasn’t long before it was brought to Paine’s attention and he hilariously backed Armstrong by replying: “True story actually.”

Tony Armstrong is the sports presenter on ABC Breakfast.

Armstrong is one of Australia’s brightest rising TV stars. It was announced in July that he was taking over from Paul Kennedy as the full-time sports presenter on ABC News Breakfast.

Armstrong, a Barranbinya man, said in a press release at the time: “Firstly, a huge congratulations to PK for the amazing job he did in the role. He’s unreal at what he does but even better as a person. He took me under his wing from the second I walked into the place.

“I’m really excited about officially starting with the News Breakfast team and pumped to continue getting to know them and our valued audience better.”

Armstrong continued: “I don’t take it lightly when it comes to the new role. I understand the importance of having representation for my people on screens. I love that I’m part of that – and I love that by giving me the opportunity the ABC is part of that too.”

Tony Armstrong and Tim Paine. Pictures: ABC, AFP

News Breakfast host Michael Rowland said about Armstrong a the time: “Tony has already made quite an impression on the team and our viewers. He has an MCG-sized personality and wisdom beyond his years. He’s a tremendous addition to the program.”

Armstrong, who played for Adelaide, Sydney and Collingwood in the AFL for a total of 35 games, has developed a cult following since joining the ABC last year.