A TV Presenter's Sudden Collapse During a Live Soccer Broadcast

A well-known British TV host, Laura Woods, surprised viewers when she fainted during a live soccer match.

• Age: 38 years old
• Occupation: Sports reporter
• Current Role: ITV
• Previous Roles: talkSPORT, Sky Sports

The Incident

Woods collapsed during ITV’s pre-match coverage for the women’s England vs. Ghana soccer game at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.

• Cause: Suspected virus
• Response: Quickly taken to the hospital
• Condition: Later reported feeling better

Social Media Updates

Woods posted on her Instagram story, apologizing for worrying everyone and thanking her colleagues at ITV for their support.

Her fiancé, Adam Collard (30), also shared a message confirming she was okay and in good hands.

Broadcast Details

• Colleagues Involved:
• Ian Wright: Stopped mid-sentence as Woods collapsed.
• Anita Asante: Helped pick her up.
• Katie Shanahan: Replaced Woods post-incident, providing updates on her condition.
• Broadcast Resumption: After a commercial break, Shanahan assured viewers Woods was in good hands.

Career Highlights

• Covered major events like the 2023 Women’s World Cup and 2024 Men’s Euro.
• Previously hosted talkSPORT’s breakfast show and worked for Sky Sports.

Personal Life

• Engagement: Woods and Collard got engaged in September 2024.
• Announcement: Shared the news on Instagram, expressing her happiness.