ITV sports presenter Laura Woods has reassured fans she is 'OK' after a frightening incident that saw her collapse live on television. The event occurred during the broadcaster's pre-match coverage of the England women's friendly against Ghana at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday evening.
On-Air Collapse and Swift Colleague Response
While presenting pitchside, Woods fell forward suddenly. Her quick-thinking co-presenters, former England footballer Ian Wright and Anita Asante, acted instantly to catch her before she hit the ground. Cameras swiftly cut to a commercial break as the situation unfolded.
Woods later expressed her profound gratitude to her colleagues, affectionately referring to them as 'Wrighty and Neets' on social media. She admitted to feeling 'really embarrassed that happened on tv', but emphasised how thankful she was for their support and care in the moment.
Medical Update and Broadcast Continuity
Following the incident, Woods was assessed by paramedics at the stadium. Their initial assessment suggested the 'weird' health scare was 'probably' caused by a combination of a virus and dehydration. They advised the presenter to rest and focus on rehydration.
On the broadcast, colleague Katie Shanahan stepped in to explain that Woods had been 'taken ill' and was 'in very good hands', ensuring the coverage continued seamlessly. Woods later provided a personal update via her Instagram story to directly calm concerned viewers, simply stating she was 'OK'.
Family Reassurance and Public Support
The wave of concern extended beyond the studio. Woods' fiancé, Adam Collard, took to social media to confirm the presenter was 'all OK' and thanked the public for their flood of supportive messages.
The incident, though alarming, highlighted the professionalism of the ITV team and triggered an immense outpouring of goodwill for the popular presenter from fans across the UK.
