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A British sports presenter is “OK” after suddenly collapsing in a terrifying scene during a live broadcast on Tuesday.
ITV and TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods, 38, was covering an international friendly between England and Ghana’s women’s football team when she suddenly collapsed.
TNT Sports host Laura Woods appears during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, England on September 17, 2025. (James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Co-presenter and former Arsenal player Ian Wright and Anita Asante reacted quickly and caught Woods as she fell forward.
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The broadcast quickly went black and when it returned, former England women’s field hockey player Katie Shanahan had reportedly taken over.
Woods took to social media to update viewers on her condition, noting that medical staff believed she collapsed as a result of “some weird virus.”
Presenter Laura Woods is pictured before the Champions League match between BSC Young Boys and Aston Villa at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland on September 17, 2024. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)
“Gee that was a bit weird. Sorry to worry everyone, I’m fine, the wonderful paramedics at Saints have said it’s probably a weird virus, just need some rest and hydration,” she said in a post shared to her Instagram stories.
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“I’m really embarrassed that it happened on TV, but a big thank you to my colleagues at ITV who really looked after me tonight. And to Wrighty and Neets for catching me and apologizing again.”
Adam Collard, former “Love Island” TV star and Woods’ fiancé, also shared an update on X.
TNT Sports host Laura Woods and pundit Rio Ferdinand are seen before the Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Britain on April 17, 2024. (REUTERS/Carl Recine)
“Laura is fine and with the right people. Thanks for all your kind messages.”
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Woods is an award-winning British sports broadcaster best known for his coverage of the Premier League. She is also known for her work covering the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and women’s international matches.
