Laura Woods collapses: TV presenter shares health update after collapsing live on air while covering England Women friendly - caught by Ian Wright and Anita Asante
ITV presenter has shared a health update after collapsing live on TV.
Laura Woods is doing ‘ok’ after she fainted live on air while presenting ITV’s pre-match coverage of England’s clash with Ghana. The 38-year-old was caught by pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante before ITV cut straight to commercials.
When the coverage returned, Katie Shanahan confirmed that she had taken the reins as lead presenter after Woods had been “taken ill”. “As you have probably noticed we don’t have the wonderful Laura Woods because she’s just been taken ill but she’s in very good hands so I’m stepping in at late notice,” Shanahan said.
Woods has now taken to Instagram to provide an update on her condition, revealing that a virus was likely the reason as she apologised for causing any worry. She wrote: “Gosh that was a bit weird.
“Sorry to worry everyone, I’m ok, the wonderful paramedics at Saints have said it’s probably a virus, just need a bit of rest and hydration. I’m really embarrassed that 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 sorry again.”
Woods’ fiance and former Love Island star Adam Collard initially offered some reassurance to viewers, writing on X: “Laura is all ok and with the right people. Thank you for all of your kind messages.”
The abruptness of the incident led to an outpouring of concern on social media. One X user wrote: “Don’t know what happened there with Laura Woods at the coverage of the Lionesses game on ITV4, but hoping she’s ok.”
Another wrote: “Looking forward to the game but hope Laura Woods is okay. Quite a shock to see her collapse like that.” Woods is one of the most recognisable faces in sports broadcasting and is a regular on ITV’s coverage of the Lionesses, taking on lead presenter roles for both the 2023 Women’s World Cup and Euro 2025.
She gave birth to her first child in January 2025 with Adam Collard and returned to TV in April.