- Melbourne Victory winger Mitch Austin has walked out of an ABC interview
- Austin was just minutes into the interview when he left the show unexpectedly
- National broadcaster said the player was okay but just a bit overwhelmed
Soccer star Mitch Austin has left his Australian fans flabbergasted after walking away from live television while being interviewed.
Melbourne Victory winger Austin walked off the set while being interviewed by Georgie Tunny on ABC TV News Breakfast show on Tuesday morning.
Austin, 26, was asked about his A-League club’s grand final loss to Sydney FC on Tuesday morning, giving an incomplete answer before apologising and walking off.
The moment when Mitch Austin walks out from a live television interview on Tuesday morning, leaving host Georgie Tunny shocked
The ABC said later in the program Austin was OK and just a bit overwhelmed.
Meanwhile, shocked fans have taken to Twitter expressing their support for the soccer star, with some thinking that he may have had a panic attack.
One social media user said: ‘ Hope you are okay, panic attacks are not a nice (thing)’
While others, were shocked at what had happened with some backing the star and saying that interviews can be a ‘nightmare’.
‘Walked off set just as an interview with ABC began. Fair play to him for showing up though- interviews are always a nightmare.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Austin and the ABC for comments.
The Victory play the Sky Blues to begin their 2017-18 campaign on Saturday night.
Several social media users have commented about the walk out on ABC extensively on Twitter
Moments after the soccer star walks off the set, ABC then moves on and showcases the news