ITV Presenter Laura Woods Collapses On-Air During England Women’s Match
LONDON – A live broadcast of England’s women’s national team match against Ghana on ITV4 was dramatically interrupted Tuesday evening, December 2nd, 2025, when presenter Laura Woods lost consciousness and collapsed mid-sentence. The incident occurred as football pundit Ian Wright was preparing too respond to a question, sending shockwaves through viewers and her co-hosts.
The unexpected health scare prompted an immediate five-minute break in the broadcast as medical personnel attended to Woods.Fellow commentator Anita Asante and Wright offered support as Woods was assisted. The incident underscores the intense pressures faced by live television presenters and has raised concerns for the well-being of the popular sports personality.
Following the interruption, ITV swiftly brought in replacement presenter Katie Shanahan to continue the coverage. Shanahan addressed the audience, providing a brief update on Woods’ condition. “As you’ve probably noticed, our marvelous Laura Woods isn’t with us today as she’s taken unwell, but she is in very good hands,” Shanahan stated, stepping in to maintain the broadcast.
Woods, 38, is a prominent figure in British sports broadcasting, currently working with ITV and TNT Sports. The collapse occurred during coverage of the England Women’s international amiable. Further details regarding the cause of the incident have not yet been released.
