Micah Richards found himself in hot water during a live Champions League broadcast on Wednesday night, with the former Manchester City star called out for using the women's toilets at the CBS Studios.
The awkward exchange occurred during coverage of the Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Host Kate Abdo initially teased Richards about his suit sleeves before addressing a more serious bathroom-related issue.
The incident left fellow pundits Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher visibly shocked as the conversation unfolded on air.
Micah Richards found himself in hot water during a live Champions League broadcast on Wednesday night, with the former Manchester City star called out for using the women's toilets at the CBS Studios
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Abdo directly confronted Richards about his bathroom habits on the live broadcast.
"We know where you've been because you didn't have your microphone turned down," she revealed to viewers.
Richards quickly responded with humour, saying: "Good job I didn't go for a No2 innit!"
The host continued her public scolding, adding: "On that subject, the ladies of the building would like me to request that you kindly stop using the ladies' toilets."
She then claimed to have caught him in the act, stating: "I saw you sneaking in there before."
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Thierry Henry pretended to read papers on his desk as Micah Richards was called out
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The exchange created an immediately awkward atmosphere in the studio as colleagues looked on.
Richards quickly defended his actions when confronted about using the ladies' facilities.
"Oh did you?..because the mens' were occupied," he explained to Abdo.
He then turned to Carragher, saying: "Let's not turn this into something it's not Jamie."
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Richards justified his bathroom choice with a simple explanation: "You know why, because the boys' ones are disgusting."
The revelation left former Arsenal star Henry visibly stunned, his mouth agape in shock.
The Gunners hero attempted to distance himself from the awkward moment by pretending to read papers on his desk.
Meanwhile, Abdo labelled Richards' toilet habits "a problem" as the exchange continued.
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Carragher quickly stepped in to end the uncomfortable conversation.
"I think we'd better move on. If I think you need to move on, you should move on," the former Liverpool defender interjected.
The panel was in the studio covering the thrilling 3-3 draw between Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Inter had established an early 2-0 lead in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Micah Richards laughed off the uncomfortable exchange after being called out for using the women's toilets
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Barcelona's comeback was sparked by 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who scored a brilliant solo effort.
The match marked Yamal's 100th appearance for Barcelona, during which he has scored 22 goals and provided 33 assists.
His record far outpaces the early careers of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at similar ages, with Barcelona earning a draw following an own goal from Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
