Unexpected Moments
Late night shows have always loved bringing animals onto their sets, but sometimes these furry, feathery, or scaly guests have a knack for turning a simple segment into total chaos. Here’s a look at nine unforgettable animal guests that nearly destroyed late night sets, leaving hosts and audiences both laughing and scrambling for control.
1. Loose Turkey Takes Flight on Conan
It’s hard to forget the moment when a turkey decided it had enough of showbiz and took flight right into the audience during “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” The bird’s sudden escape sent people screaming and ducking, while Conan couldn’t help but revel in the absurdity. The turkey’s unexpected flight path turned a routine animal segment into a wild scramble, and it’s a perfect example of how unpredictable animal guests can be, especially when they’re as big and bold as a turkey.
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2. Fennec Fox Frenzy on Conan’s Desk
There’s something about small, energetic animals that spells trouble for live TV, and Conan O’Brien learned this firsthand when a fennec fox darted around his desk. No amount of coaxing could keep the fox still, and the crew eventually just let it roam free. The fox’s antics had everyone on edge, and it only left the stage when an even scarier animal; a snake made its entrance. The chaos was pure late night gold, but you could tell the set was barely holding together.
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3. Kevin Hart’s Ostrich Panic on Fallon
When comedian Kevin Hart joined Jimmy Fallon for an animal segment, things quickly spiraled out of control. Hart’s fear of animals was on full display when a baby ostrich entered the scene, sending him sprinting across the stage and keeping everyone on high alert. The segment became less about the animal and more about keeping Hart from bolting off set, with the ostrich adding to the mayhem by strutting wherever it pleased.
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4. Tiger Cub Meltdown on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Wild animals are notoriously hard to control, and on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” a baby flailing tiger cub made their handlers visibly struggle to keep things safe. The tiger cub, in particular, was desperate to escape, flailing so much that it became a real challenge for both the animal expert and the show’s crew to keep the segment from turning into a full-blown emergency. These moments highlight the risks of bringing wild animals into a studio environment.
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5. Iguana Pee Disaster on Colbert
Sometimes, it’s the smaller creatures that cause the biggest messes. During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” an iguana decided the best place to relieve itself was right on the host’s desk. The unexpected bathroom break left the set in need of a serious cleanup and had everyone laughing and cringing at the same time. It’s a classic example of how animals don’t care about show schedules or set cleanliness.
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6. Quackers the Duck’s Unforgettable Debut
Conan O’Brien’s show has seen its fair share of quirky moments, but few compare to the time a duck named Quackers made an appearance. During a sketch, Quackers defecated on the studio floor and then proceeded to rub its beak in it, much to the horror and amusement of the audience and Conan himself. The incident was so memorable that Quackers became a recurring character, affectionately dubbed “Quackers the Shit-Eating Duck.”
7. Will Ferrell’s “Dangerous” Animals on Colbert
Will Ferrell’s parody as an animal expert on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” brought in a menagerie of “dangerous” creatures-including what he called a Peruvian mongoose and a Mongolian bush tiger. The real move, however, was Ferrell’s unpredictable improv, which he paired with the unpredictable animal names, creating loads of laughter among the audience.
8. Cat on the Weather Desk
Not all animal chaos happens on late night, but the spirit is the same. During a live weather broadcast, a cat decided to make itself comfortable on the anchor’s desk, completely ignoring the cameras and the live audience. The anchor tried to keep things professional, but the cat stole the show, walking across the screen and demanding attention. It’s a reminder that even the most controlled environments can be upended by a determined animal guest.
9. Golden Retriever Brody’s Weathercast Takeover
Working from home brought its own set of animal interruptions, and meteorologist Paul Dellegatto’s golden retriever, Brody, became a viral sensation for repeatedly crashing his weather forecasts. Brody would jump in front of the camera, mess with the computer, and generally make it impossible for Dellegatto to keep things on track. The lovable chaos Brody brought to the set is a perfect example of how animal guests, invited or not, can completely derail a live broadcast.
These moments remind us that animals have a way of keeping things real, no matter how polished the production. Their unpredictability is exactly why audiences love these segments, even if the hosts and crews are left cleaning up the mess. For more wild and hilarious stories, follow our page.
