The news about CNN accidentally airing porn for over 30mins is apparently a hoax. It was reported that instead of airing Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’, CNN aired a porn film starring Riley Quinn, a transexual adult star, by mistake.

In a statement CNN said: “The RCN cable operator in Boston aired inappropriate content for 30 minutes on CNN last night. CNN has asked for an explanation.”

However, RCN has issued a statement that the whole incident did not actually take place and it all stemmed from a single person’s tweet. 

The person to first tweet about the mishap has deleted her account but she tweeted this to CNN.

© Twitter

Along with this picture. 

© Twitter

A CNN spokesperson further added, “Despite media reports to the contrary, RCN assures us there was no interruption of CNN programing in the Boston area last night.”

So, the lesson is, don’t believe everything you see on the internet.