A man who hilariously found himself as part of a live TV interview is now considering suing the channel after becoming a viral sensation. Back in 2006, Guy Goma had visited the BBC offices in London for a job interview - but ended up being mistaken for an IT expert and getting grilled live on air. Despite having no knowledge of the subject matter, Goma looked panicked but did his best to take part in the debate with host Karen Bowerman about a legal battle between Apple Computers and the Apple Corps record company. Of course, the blunder went viral and people still remember the awkward moment, 17 years on. [[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Y2uQn_wvc]] You may be wondering how the BBC managed to mistake someone who was there for a job interview with the IT expert who was meant to be on the segment. Well, it all came down to them having the same name. Guy Goma had been waiting in reception for his job interview, while the real expert - Guy Kewney - was in another waiting room preparing to be led to the studios. When his name was called, Goma assumed he was being taken for his interview, but was shocked to find he actually ended up on air to millions of people instead. Goma did his best to participate in the discussion and even predicted that music would be released online only in the future with the exception of vinyl, but it was later discovered the presenter had interviewed the wrong man. Of course, when the blunder came to light the video went massively viral, leaving Goma getting recognized in the UK for years to come. However, 17 years after the fact, Goma is now thinking of suing the broadcaster for royalties, claiming he believes he should be paid for "making them richer" with his viral fame. [[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ35pAhbVKk]] Appearing on the Accidental Celebrities podcast, Goma told hosts Josh Pieters and Archie Manners that he wants his share of the "money they made from the interview." He explained: "They have been using it for nearly 20 years with no penny to me. When I see that they are paying people millions here and there, that clip made them richer." Sadly, despite doing a pretty fantastic job of thinking on his feet and handling the unexpected on-air interview like a pro, it turned out that Goma did not end up getting the job as a data cleanser he had initially turned up to interview for. He now works for a charity helping people with learning disabilities and is planning to write a book about his brush with viral fame which he is planning to call Wrong Guy. <h6>Featured image credit: BBC</h6>

Man mistaken for IT expert and interviewed live on TV wants to sue the channel

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