A sports reporter is speaking out after her live shot was crashed by rowdy fans while yelling “6-7.”
In a viral video, Oregon-based sports reporter Olivia Cleary was seen being interrupted by a group of unruly fans while covering the Oregon State University versus Lafayette University game earlier this month, according to People.
During her mid-game report for ABC affiliate KEZI, several young men surrounded Cleary, shouting and making gestures related to the viral "6-7" meme. One fan leaned into the frame for a fist bump while another repeatedly yelled "6-7," making others laugh as they joined in with the hand motion.
The video, uploaded by Cleary’s colleague Brett Austin Taylor, has since amassed over 6.5 million views on X.
Cleary stayed calm throughout and later addressed the incident on X, writing, "I’m aware of the video circulating and want to thank everyone for the support! At the start of my live shot, fans were kind and added a fun element to my coverage. As it went on, a few fans stuck around and things got a little out of hand which is what you saw.”
“For the most part, Beaver Nation has been very welcoming to me. Live TV is unpredictable and sometimes you have to roll with it!” she concluded.
Taylor, who also serves as KEZI’s Sports Director, addressed Beaver Nation on X, writing, “Please learn to be respectable to our reporters when they are doing live hits. What happened during our live report tonight at Reser Stadium right before halftime by some fans was unacceptable. Please be better.”
Oregon State's athletic department responded on X, writing, "We’re aware of the incident circulating on social media involving disruptive fan behavior during a live report. The actions displayed do not reflect the values of Beaver Nation or our fan code of conduct."
In a follow-up post, they added, “We are reviewing the situation further and apologize to the reporter for her experience. We also commend her professionalism and composure in handling the moment.”
The "6-7" meme that inspired the fans' chants originated from Skrilla's viral 2025 hit "Doot Doot (6 7)." Released in Feb. 2025 as part of the deluxe edition of Zombie Love Kensington Paradise, the song spread widely online and was later featured in a South Park episode.
The meme involves a hand motion and the numbers "6-7," which have taken over social media and pop culture. Skrilla told Complex that while many assign their own meanings to "6-7," for him it represents "negative to positive," describing a personal transformation in mindset.
