Sometimes a hot mic moment is cringe-worthy, awkward, or even career-ending. But when an Ingham County dispatcher accidentally broadcast a message over the radio, it wasn’t bad news at all. In fact, it was something the whole world was already buzzing about: the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
What Happened in Ingham County?
Not realizing her mic was still open, the dispatcher read the news aloud, sparking laughter and a fair amount of teasing from first responders listening in.
Take a listen to the audio, uploaded by the Ingham County 911 office, in the player below.
Why Hot Mic Moments Usually Go Wrong
🚨 It Could Have Been a Lot Worse
Hot mic moments are usually remembered for all the wrong reasons. Let’s celebrate what this Michigan dispatcher didn’t do on the radio:
- ❌ Swear
- ❌ Complain about her boss
- ❌ Criticize the company she works for
- ❌ Share some “dirty talk” with her partner
- ❌ Set up a job interview for a position she may actually enjoy
Every day I don’t accidentally do one of those things in front of a hot mic, I count it as a win.
A Lighter Moment for First Responders
And the response from first responders proved just how welcome the distraction was. One voice chimed in with, “That is great news about Taylor Swift,” while others chuckled in the background. The dispatcher herself doubled down on the fun, adding, “Aren’t you excited? That’s a big ring!”…