British sports host Laura Woods gave viewers a major scare on Tuesday after suddenly collapsing during a live ITV/TNT Sports TV broadcast.
The unexpected incident prompted her co-hosts to physically catch Woods as she fell forward, live on air.
Woods, 38, was covering the international friendly between England and Ghana’s women’s teams when the alarming moment unfolded.
Fellow host and former soccer star Ian Wright and analyst Anita Asante reacted instantly.
They were forced to grab Woods before she hit the ground.
The broadcast immediately cut to black and then switched to a shot of the field.
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When coverage resumed, former England field hockey player Katie Shanahan had taken over hosting duties.
Woods later addressed the situation on social media, saying medical staff believe she had been hit with “a weird virus.”
“Gosh that was a bit weird,” she wrote on Instagram.
“Sorry to worry everyone.
“I’m OK, the wonderful paramedics at Saints have said it’s probably a weird virus, just need a bit of rest & hydration.
She added that she was “really embarrassed that happened on TV.”
Woods continued by thanking her ITV colleagues “who have really looked after me tonight.”
She also apologized to Wright and Asante, saying:
“And to Wrighty and Neets for catching me, and sorry again.”
Her fiancé, former “Love Island” contestant Adam Collard, also reassured the public, posting on X:
“Laura is all ok and with the right people.
“Thank you for all of your kind messages.”
Woods is one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in the U.K.
She is known for her soccer Premier League coverage.
Woods is often featured in high-profile work on the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and major women’s soccer fixtures.
Her sudden on-air collapse stunned viewers and raised immediate concern.
But based on her own update, she appears to be recovering and is expected to rest under medical guidance.
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