The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson tries to remain in control during live mic blunder 

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‘Let me finish!’ Host Lisa Wilkinson struggles to remain in control during hilarious live mic blunder on The Sunday Project

By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia

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Lisa Wilkinson, like the rest of The Sunday Project panel, is not shy in poking fun at herself.

And on Sunday’s episode, the veteran journalist, 61, attempted to take an accidental live microphone blunder in her stride.

As guest co-host Jan Fran was heard asking whether she could lead the next segment, Lisa, who was presenting the news, hilariously said: ‘Go right ahead! Just let me finish first!’ 

‘Let me finish!’ The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson (pictured), 61, tried to remain in control during an accidental live mic blunder on Sunday’s episode 

Tommy Little, who is always up for a laugh, also chimed in, asking: ‘Can I say something after Jan Fran?’

‘Just a little bit more, won’t be long Tom!’ Lisa exclaimed, later adding with a laugh: ‘I want to speak!’  

‘I’ve got some thoughts,’ Hugh Riminton also offered, before he was cut off by Lisa who remarked playfully: ‘Shut up, Hugh!’ 

Oops! As guest co-host Jan Fran (pictured) was heard asking whether she could lead the next segment, Lisa, who was presenting the news, hilariously said: 'Go right ahead! Just let me finish first!'

Oops! As guest co-host Jan Fran (pictured) was heard asking whether she could lead the next segment, Lisa, who was presenting the news, hilariously said: ‘Go right ahead! Just let me finish first!’

The entire show took the blunder in their stride, sharing footage to Instagram alongside the caption: ‘Accidental live mic incident? It happens to the best of us.’

This isn’t the first time The Project has suffered a live television blunder.

Just last week, Tommy, 36, was momentarily lost for words when the camera panned to him unexpectedly. 

Chiming in: Tommy Little (pictured), who is always up for a laugh, also chimed in, asking: 'Can I say something after Jan Fran?'

Chiming in: Tommy Little (pictured), who is always up for a laugh, also chimed in, asking: ‘Can I say something after Jan Fran?’

Tommy appeared perplexed when the camera fixed in on him, after Lisa thanked Susie Youssef for her segment on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. 

‘So sorry, guys. Sometimes the camera comes to me and I’m reminded I’m on TV,’ Tommy eventually managed to muster, after looking blankly at the screen for several seconds. 

Lisa found hilarity in the situation, remarking ‘your turn!’ before erupting in laughter.     

The perils of live TV! This isn't the first time The Project has suffered a live television blunder. Just last week, Tommy, 36, was momentarily lost for words when the camera panned to him unexpectedly. He is pictured with fellow co-host Carrie Bickmore

The perils of live TV! This isn’t the first time The Project has suffered a live television blunder. Just last week, Tommy, 36, was momentarily lost for words when the camera panned to him unexpectedly. He is pictured with fellow co-host Carrie Bickmore