'I'm awkward like that': Sarah Hyland trips over light fixture and nearly falls off stage at Teen Choice Awards
She's made a career out of her ability to make others laugh, but Sarah Hyland's latest move was far from rehearsed.
On Sunday, the 24-year-old's quick-thinking skills were put to the test after she tripped over an intruding neon light fixture on the stage of the Teen Choice Awards at USC in Los Angeles.
While Sarah quickly bounced back onto her feet, Skylar Astin appeared to be fighting off a chuckle as he trailed behind her, just before they presented the award for Choice Comedian.
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Don't look down! Sarah Hyland tripped over an intruding neon light fixture at the Teen Choice Awards, as her co-presenter Skylar Astin followed close behind on Sunday in Los Angeles
Following the close call, Sarah threw her hands up into the air and gave Skylar a shocked expression.
'I do that sometimes, guys. I'm awkward like that, you know,' Sarah said, once she was behind the microphone.
Even following the incident, Sarah continued to relive the moment on social media, tweeting that same day, 'You guys. I tripped. I tripped on camera. I tripped on stage in front of all you. #mylife #clumsyforlife.'
Owning it! Sarah reacted to the trip with a comical expression
Did anyone see? Hyland was clearly still reeling from the incident as she took to the stage beside Skylar
It was certainly a very different look from earlier that day.
Poised and put together, Sarah arrived to the annual awards show looking incredible in a buttercream yellow crop top and waist high shorts.
The Modern Family actress teamed her super stylish look with a pair of strappy white heels, while adding a splash of colour with her sky blue earrings and ruby red lipstick.
'I'm awkward like that': Hyland immediately addressed the incident
Trying not to laugh? The pair appeared to be doing their best to contain themselves
Congratulations! Ellen DeGeneres approached the pair once she recieved the award for Choice Comedian
Her shoulder length hairdo was partially pinned back behind her ear, while a loose and glossy strand trailed over her forehead.
Sarah has no doubt learned a thing or two about posing on the red carpet ever since obtaining the role of Haley Dunphy on Modern Family in 2009.
With Modern Family gearing up for its seventh season - set to premiere on September 23 - Sarah's already busy summer may have kicked into overdrive.
The many looks of Sarah: The actress was certainly a far cry from her poised and picture perfect self earlier that day
Ray of sunshine: The 24-year-old looked incredible as she flashed the flesh in a tight crop top and waist high shorts
Night and day! Hyland posed beside Camila Cabello, who sported a daring leather maxi skirt and black crop top
Super stylish: The actress also posed beside Maia Mitchell, who donned a white top and lace shorts
Sarah also filmed two movies during her break from Modern Family.
Neither movie - romance XoXo and horror movie Satanic - has an announced release date yet.
Before the sitcom and movies will be seen, Sarah will provide a voice on Netflix's animated show, Turbo Fast.
Her guest-starring performance came in the season two premiere - released on Friday - playing parody character Gossip Snail.
Cheeky: Sarah stuck her tongue out as she posed with Maia, who looked gorgeous in a floaty white shirt and lace shorts
TV favourites: Sarah also cosied up to Pretty Little Liars' Janel Parrish backstage at the star-studded bash
Good to see you: Sarah looked delighted to catch up with her co-stars and TV pals at the bash
What a night: The actress struck a fierce pose for the backstage portrait booth
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