“HE REALLY SAID THAT?!”

GMA’s Whit Johnson Sparks Studio Meltdown With Hilarious ‘Bake and Shake’ Blunder — Co-Hosts Lose It On-Air, Viewers Demand He Goes ‘Back To School’!

It was the slip-up no one saw coming: Whit Johnson tried to impress the Harlem Globetrotters, but one phrase sent the studio into chaos! Eva Pilgrim and Janai Norman couldn’t hold back their laughter, the internet exploded with memes, and fans are STILL debating if Whit’s mix-up was TV gold or just plain embarrassing.

Did Whit Johnson just deliver the funniest fail of the year — or does he need a crash course in sports slang?

Find out what really happened behind the scenes, and why America can’t stop talking about “Bake and Shake”!

Whit corrected himself and said 'or the shake and bake'

It was the kind of live TV moment you just can’t script — and by the time the laughter died down, America was already buzzing: Did Whit Johnson really just say that?

On a bright, bustling morning at the Good Morning America studio, Whit Johnson stood center stage, ready to impress. The Harlem Globetrotters — legends of the court, masters of the “Shake and Bake” — were in the house, and Whit was determined to show off his own moves. “Eva requested to see my skills,” he grinned, glancing at co-host Eva Pilgrim, who egged him on with a cheeky smile.

Dribbling with invisible flair, Whit hyped up the crowd, then asked one of the Globetrotters to pass him the “rock.” The studio lights bounced off his confident grin as he caught the ball and pulled off a slick trick — for a brief moment, he looked every bit the part of a sports star.

Whit's co-hosts Janai Norman and Eva laughed at him for his errored phrase

But then, the words came tumbling out.

“Ready for the bake and shake!” Whit announced, chest puffed out, eyes gleaming.

The studio froze. Eva Pilgrim’s jaw dropped, Janai Norman burst out laughing, and the Globetrotters themselves exchanged glances — did he just say ‘bake and shake’?

“Oh, you mean the shake and bake?” Eva teased, trying to hold back giggles.

Whit’s face flashed red as he realized his slip-up, but instead of shrinking away, he doubled down, correcting himself with a sheepish grin. “Or the shake and bake,” he admitted, laughter echoing around him.

Janai fanned herself, tears streaming down her face. “Whit, you did NOT just say that on live TV!” she howled, the Globetrotters joining in, slapping their knees and shaking their heads.

Social media erupted within seconds. Clips of Whit’s blunder went viral, memes popped up with captions like “Bake and Shake Energy” and “Whit Needs To Go Back To School!” One user tweeted, “This is why I never skip GMA — you never know what Whit’s gonna say next!” Another joked, “Give the man a cookbook, not a basketball!”

Even Whit couldn’t resist poking fun at himself. On Instagram, he posted the moment with the caption, “Ready to Shake n Bake with the world famous @harlemglobetrotters!! Guess I’ll stick to soccer.”

But the chaos didn’t stop there. In the days that followed, fans debated whether Whit’s gaffe was the funniest TV fail of the year or just plain embarrassing. Some defended him, saying, “At least he owned it! That’s what makes live TV great.” Others demanded, “He seriously needs a crash course in sports slang.”

Backstage, Eva and Janai couldn’t stop ribbing their co-host. “Next time we ask for a trick, just stick to coffee,” Janai joked, referencing Whit’s other viral moment — when he was caught on camera with a desk soaked in spilled coffee, mug in hand and a look of pure shock.

Through it all, Whit remained the witty, lovable anchor fans adore. “Whoops! Someone spilled the coffee on @goodmorningamerica! I wonder which one of us did this?” he quipped on social media, denying responsibility with a wink.

The “Bake and Shake” blunder may go down in GMA history as one of the most memorable live TV moments — not for its athleticism, but for the sheer joy of seeing a beloved anchor laugh at himself and bring the nation along for the ride.

So, did Whit Johnson just deliver the funniest fail of the year? Or does he need to hit the books and brush up on his sports lingo? One thing’s for sure: America can’t stop talking about “Bake and Shake,” and Whit wouldn’t have it any other way.

Because on GMA, anything can happen — and sometimes, it’s the mistakes that make TV magic.