An ABC news segment on Bermuda's use of a Hawaiian beach in its tourism ad campaign was bumped for the third time last night.

The five- to ten-minute clip called ‘Beaches' was scheduled to air during John Stossel's ‘Give Me a Break' segment on the 20/20 news show, but was replaced by another news feature at the last minute.

Maria Tessinaria, the secretary of the show's executive producer, was unable to say why the story did not air.

Ms Tessinaria was unable to say when the segment would be rescheduled.

A crew from ABC were in Bermuda in late May to examine the controversial use of stock photos to promote the Island.

Tourism Minister Renee Webb was interviewed for the piece.