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1 NEWS reporters put to the test unmasking for live interviews

August 26, 2021

Rhys Mathewson was charged with finding the best and 'most challenged' of these facial revelations.

While the arrival of Delta has been a serious pain for all, one of the most popular new features of lockdown news is the unmasking of reporters during live crosses.

It's a ground-breaking skill so green it's not taught at journalism school yet.

With plenty of reporters to choose from, Seven Sharp’s Rhys Mathewson was charged with finding the best and 'most challenged' of these facial revelations.

Watch the video above to see how various 1 NEWS reporters rated.

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