"Didn't even flinch": NBA fans react to Malika Andrews' managing 4.4 earthquake like a pro on Live

Fans appreciated NBA Today host Malika Andrews for staying composed during an earthquake in the midst of a live discussion on the show on Monday. While interviewing WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo about the USA women's team clinching gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Andrews stayed composed as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit the network's studio in Los Angeles.

Andrews didn't seem bothered by the shaking and calmly checked on the crew and her surroundings as she kept going without missing a beat live.

Reacting to the incident, NBA fans praised Andrews for her smooth handling of the unexpected situation live on national TV.

"She didn’t even flinch lol," a fan commented.

"Camera man was about to dip till he saw her continue and said the show must go on…momma their goes that women! 👏🏾💪🏾," a fan commented.

"Oh she just cemented herself into legendary status," a fan commented.

"That’s wild composure lol And she didn’t miss a beat!" a fan commented.

"Black Women really can handle anything with style and grace. 🔥," a fan commented.

"Look up the phrase cool, calm and collected and you’ll see this woman’s face.🐐," a fan commented.

Fans react to Malika Andrews keeping cool under pressure

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Malika Andrews addresses the "scary moment" as earthquake hits ESPN studio during live broadcast

After the conclusion of the NBA Today show on Monday, Malika Andrews took to X, formerly Twitter, to address the incident and gave credit to the staff and crew for staying cool.

“Definitely a scary moment here in our LA studios. Thank you to our incredible staff and crew who stayed cool throughout! Stay safe, fellow Angelenos,” Andrews tweeted.

Rebecca Lobo also shared her reaction to the incident after the show and praised Malika Andrews for how she handled the situation.

“I was stunned by both the earthquake and how @malika_andrews handled it like a boss. Wow,” Lobo tweeted on X.

Malika Andrews is one of the most popular sports talk show hosts. She has many fans for her skillful interviews since she debuted as a sideline reporter for ESPN in the 2020 "Bubble Tournament".

ESPN made Andrews the host of NBA Today just before the start of the 2021-22 season. She went on to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent after she started hosting the show. Andrews also anchored the 2022 NBA Draft, becoming the first woman to host the event.

While she boasts a stellar career record at the age of 29, fans can add handling earthquakes with poise to her resume after her display on Monday.