Laura Woods ‘in good hands’ after collapsing while presenting England coverage

Television presenter Laura Woods collapsed on air during ITV’s coverage of England’s friendly against Ghana on Tuesday.

Woods was leading the broadcaster’s pre-match coverage when she appeared to faint while pitchside at St Mary’s Stadium.

Pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante moved quickly to catch her as she fell.

The broadcaster cut to a commercial break and when coverage resumed, her place had been taken by colleague Katie Shanahan.

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

— Adam Collard (@theadamcollard) December 2, 2025

Shanahan said: “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 provided a further update after England’s 2-0 triumph.

She said: “As you may all be aware, Laura Woods fell ill at the start of the programme. We want to reassure you all she is doing OK. We all, of course, send her our love.”

Woods’ fiancee Adam Collard also wrote on X: “Laura is all ok and with the right people. Thank you for all of your kind messages.”

The Press Association has contacted ITV.