Bec Judd has made sure her final 9NEWS broadcast before going on maternity leave was a memorable one.

After Judd finished presenting the weather, anchor Peter Hitchener reminded viewers it was her final appearance and wished her farewell on behalf of all her colleagues.

Cue Tony Jones, who surprised Judd by placing his arm on her shoulder before puckering up and leaning in for a goodbye kiss. But just as the reporter's lips were about to make contact with Judd's cheek she turned her head and edged over in her seat, forcing Jones into an embarrassing retreat.

"Okay. That's good. That's cool," Jones said, crossing his arms and smiling nervously. "You're funny," Hitchener said before signing off while still giggling at his colleague's public humiliation.

Judd later addressed the gaffe on Instagram saying, "Final weather bulletin before maternity leave didn't quite go to plan."

Jones appeared both shocked and embarrassed at the snub but perhaps he should have seen it coming.

After Judd told viewers the weather would be "nice and sunny for the weekend" in a 2013 broadcast Jones suggested the weather presenter "come round for a barbie".