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Laura Woods appeared to faint while pitchside at St Mary's and fellow pundits moved quickly to catch her; Woods later said she is "OK" in a post on social media: "The wonderful paramedics at Saints have said it's probably a virus, just need a bit of rest & hydration" Tuesday 2 December 2025 23: 37, UK Television presenter Laura Woods says she is “OK” after collapsing live on air during coverage of England's friendly against Ghana. Woods was leading the broadcaster's pre-match coverage while pitchside at St Mary's Stadium when she stumbled forwards, with pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante moving quickly to catch her as she fell. ITV cut to a commercial break and when coverage resumed, her place had been taken by colleague Katie Shanahan, who said that Woods had been "taken ill". Woods later posted on her Instagram story: "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 & hydration. "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. " Woods' fiancé Adam Collard had earlier moved to allay fans' fears, as the reality television star wrote on X: "Laura is all OK and with the right people. Thank you for all of your kind messages. " Woods is a regular host for ITV and TNT Sports of men's and women's football matches. ITV posted on X to wish Woods "a speedy recovery" as did the Lionesses, who won the game 2-0 with goals from Lucia Kendall and a late Alessia Russo penalty. Super 6 are starting the season by guaranteeing a £1, 000, 000 winner! Play for free.
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