ABC News Breakfast host Virginia Trioli bursts into fits of uncontrollable ...

The awkward moment ABC News Breakfast host Virginia Trioli is forced to apologise to viewers after bursting into fits of uncontrollable laughter following a segment with comedian Tom Gleeson

By Ilaria Brophy For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 02:33 BST, 25 June 2019 | Updated: 02:55 BST, 25 June 2019

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She confirmed she is leaving her hosting role on ABC News Breakfast in August.

And it appears Virginia Trioli, 53, is going out with a bang as she experienced a rare moment of mental repose on Tuesday's edition of the public broadcaster's show.

The journalist was seen bursting into uncontrollable fits of laughter alongside her co-host Michael Rowland, 50, following an interview with comedian Tom Gleeson about his Gold Logie award campaign. 

'I can't do it!' ABC News Breakfast host Virginia Trioli (right) was seen bursting into uncontrollable fits of laughter alongside her co-host Michael Rowland, 50, (left) following an in-studio interview with comedian Tom Gleeson regarding his Gold Logie award campaign

'I can't do it!' ABC News Breakfast host Virginia Trioli (right) was seen bursting into uncontrollable fits of laughter alongside her co-host Michael Rowland, 50, (left) following an in-studio interview with comedian Tom Gleeson regarding his Gold Logie award campaign

'We have a really awkward transition here when it comes to a subject as well,' Virginia explained, clearly referencing the 'breastmilk banks' news item she had to introduce. 

Virginia was then seen attempting to regain her composure, remarking: 'Reset.'

However she failed to contain her laughter for long as seconds later she was seen erupting in fits of giggles while declaring: 'I can't do it.'  

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