Ambassador United Stated (US) to India Sergio Gor took a direct jab at Indian television news shows while addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum.
“I love getting home in the evening and putting on the Indian shows in the evening and the later it gets, the crazier the shows become,” Gor said during the address.
Continuing his commentary on the shouting matches that dominate late-night television in India, Gor pointed out the rising chaos as the hours progress. “And so 6:00 p.m. you might have eight people arguing, but by 10:00 p.m. it gets really good, there’s 12 people on there, and they’re all speaking at the exact same time, and you can’t hear a single one of them,” he pointed out.
The ambassador added, “They must train, because it’s unbelievable that nobody gets interrupted, they just keep going no matter what.”
The diplomat’s observation about India’s prime-time noise sparked widespread commentary on social media, drawing reactions from media professionals and online users.
Journalist Kamran Yousaf took a sarcastic angle on the diplomat’s comments. “I think the US Ambassador was looking for Lahore Port after watching the Indian news channels,” Yousaf wrote in reference to Indian media reports during the military clashes of 2025. Indian channels had reported that Indian navy had taken over “Lahore port”. Lahore is an inland city that has no port.
Other observers brought specific news anchors into the discussion. “I am sure he is talking about Arnab,” one social media user noted, while another commented, “I am sure this situation escalates at around 9 PM when @sudhirchaudhary starts rambling.”
Critics also used the occasion to evaluate the state of broadcasting in India. “This is what they have been reduced to Godi media should be ashamed of themselves,” one post read. Another comment added, “Proud moment for Godi Media and their anchors, they are now getting slammed by even Americans.”
Reflecting on the long-term impact on journalism, another observer posted, “The damage done by Arnab Goswami, Rubika, Sudhir is irreparable.”
Another concurred with the ambassador’s assessment, writing, “True! I’ve appeared on many of them, I would know. India has an absolutely toxic media landscape.”
Another viewer questioned whether the broadcasts should even carry the tag of journalism. “Media? Stop calling them media. Kitty party? Yes. They’re pure entertainment shows that sell drama and outrage,” the post stated.
