British sports presenter Laura Woods collapses live on air during women's soccer match, caught by colleagues

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British sports presenter Laura Woods collapses live on air during women's soccer match, caught by colleagues

Laura Woods was covering England vs Ghana women's soccer when she suddenly fell forward during broadcast

Paulina Dedaj Fox News

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December 3, 2025 12:40pm EST

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A British sports presenter is doing "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 women’s soccer teams when she suddenly collapsed.

TNT Sports presenter 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 Sept. 17, 2025. (James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Fellow presenter and former Arsenal player Ian Wright and Anita Asante reacted quickly, catching Woods as she fell forward.

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The broadcast quickly faded to 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 "a weird virus."

Laura Woods pictured before a Champions League match

Presenter Laura Woods is pictured before the Champions League match between BSC Young Boys and Aston Villa at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, on Sept. 17, 2024. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

"Gosh that was a bit weird. 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 said in a post shared to her Instagram Stories.

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"I'm really embarrassed that happened on TV, but a big thank you to my colleagues at ITV who have really looked after me tonight. And to Wrighty and Neets for catching me and sorry again."

Adam Collard, former "Love Island" TV star and Woods’ fiancé, also shared an update on X.

Laura Woods before Champions League quarterfinal match

TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods and pundit Rio Ferdinand are seen before the Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Britain, on April 17, 2024. (REUTERS/Carl Recine)

"Laura is all ok and with the right people. Thank you for all of your kind messages."

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Woods is an award-winning British sports broadcaster best known for her coverage of the Premier League. She’s also known for her work covering the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and women’s international fixtures.

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Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital.

British sports presenter Laura Woods collapses live on air during women's soccer match, caught by colleagues