Watch Simon Dallow tell Mike Hosking off for sitting in his chair

Mike Hosking stole Simon Dallow's seat on Friday night, leaving the One News presenter to take over on Seven Sharp.

They're in the serious business of news but the One News team showed they can still have a laugh, treating viewers to a surprise job swap on Friday night.

Mike Hosking took over Simon Dallow's role as newsreader, next to Wendy Petrie, leaving Dallow to introduce Seven Sharp for the night.

Mike Hosking stole Simon Dallow's spot next to Wendy Petrie on Friday night.

As he finished reading the sports news, Dallow turned to find the Seven Sharp co-host sitting in his chair.

"Hosking, get out of my seat!" he said in mock anger.

"Is it really your seat anymore, Simon?" Hosking deadpanned, while Petrie joked, "there have been a few changes".

Hosking pointed out the apparent differences between the seats on the two shows, telling Petrie: "This is nice and comfy".

Dallow returned the favour by joining Nadine Chalmers-Ross in previewing what was ahead on the 7pm show.

He walked off doing his best Hosking impression while the real

Seven Sharp

host took over.

Simon Dallow rolled with the joke, taking on Mike Hosking's Seven Sharp duties.

Viewers seemed to enjoy the banter, sharing their feedback on Facebook.

Maxine Schultz wrote: "Was Great to see Simon & Mike having some fun last night. We need more of them."

Lynn Jarvis agreed: "Enjoyed the light-hearted banter tonight, having a few laughs guys."

Michelle Stevens: "This was really cool I liked it. made you all so human!"

- nzherald.co.nz