Ian Wright has been praised for his quick-thinking reaction as Laura Woods gives an update after collapsing live on TV.
The much loved presenter took to social media after fainting live on air while doing the pre-match coverage of England Women vs Ghana Women. She was caught by pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante before the broadcast cut to an ad break.
After that, Katie Shanahan then took over as lead presenter, saying: “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.
She also wished her “a speedy recovery” and added: “She’s doing OK and we all send her our love.”
Credit to @IanWright0 he was super alert there!
Hope Laura Woods is ok 🙏 pic.twitter.com/EXBD0SjN9v
— Oli Bennet (@unknowns_k33816) December 2, 2025
Laura Woods has since gone onto her Instagram to address the situation and reassure her followers and fans, revealing that a virus was likely the reason as she apologised for causing any worry.
“Gosh, that was a bit weird,” she wrote. “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 Adam Collard also said via Twitter: “Laura is all ok and with the right people. Thank you for all of your kind messages.”
The international friendly saw Lucia Kendall score on her second England start within six minutes at St Mary’s Stadium, with Alessia Russo making it 2-0 with a penalty in stoppage time. Kendall, Aggie Beever-Jones and Lucy Bronze also saw their chances come back off the woodwork.
Twitter users reacted with Ian Wright praised for his quick-thinking as Laura Woods gives an update after collapsing live on TV…
@midhurst_pete: Well done @IanWright0 top man as usual 👍👍
@Shortieyates04: Ian Wright is a gem of a human. Hope Laura is okay, one of the best presenters going. 🙏
@Sheldon1Maggie: I hope Laura Woods is ok. Good on Ian Wright for being alert and catching her.
@WestHamPlace: Ian Wright is one of life’s good guys. There are moments in life where people run towards or away from danger – Ian Wright is the guy who runs towards it when it is the humane and caring thing to do. Get well soon Laura Woods – wishing you all the very best ❤️
@_Jess_CB: Hope Laura Woods is OK? Well played Wrighty. #laurawoods #itv4 #lionessesroar
@grace_cfc_: don’t know what happened there with laura woods at the coverage of the lionesses game on ITV4, but hoping she’s ok 🤞🏼
@Adam_Bateman_UK: Ohh shit….. I hope that Laura Woods is okay… Seeing her go down like that wasn’t good…. My heart goes out to her… #England #Lionesses
@RJ_Books1: Upsetting to see Laura Woods faint. Glad @IanWright0 caught her. Speedy recovery 🙏
@man18united: Hope Laura Woods is OK and takes care ❤️. How frightening to collapse on live TV, but credit to the professionalism of her Colleagues who kept calm and ITV for the obvious emergency break to get Medical help for her.
@Dominic15140098: That’s good news. No need to be embarrassed or apologise @laura_woodsy the fans and public are just happy you’re okay 🙏♥
@EverMore_NUFC: Hope Laura Woods is OK. Never good seeing someone collapse like that. Big respect to Ian Wright for being so alert to help her. 🙏 @itvfootball
@Evi1Geniu5: Hope Laura Woods is ok and it’s nothing too serious. Credit to both Ian Wright and Anita Asante reacting so quickly to help their friend and colleague #Lionesses
@cbstar82: Well done to Katie Shanahan stepping in to do the England Lionesses coverage v Ghana at short notice. Hope Laura Woods is ok ❤️
@DarrenJCarley76: Credit to Ian Wright for being alert hope Laura Woods is OK sending my best wishes hope you make a quick and speedy recovery soon
@BTuckerT37: Sending so much love to Laura Woods. Hope you get well soon @laura_woodsy you’re one of the best female presenters out there. ❤️
@lukeeggar: That’s great to hear mate, wishing her a speedy recovery. Was with her the other week at the Tottenham training ground and she was in great form, look after her 👍🏻
@JackToulson12: 👏 credit to Ian Wright and the team at ITV Sport for how they dealt with the situation
@Hoppo101: @laura_woodsy hope you get well soon Laura. As good as paramedics are, go get yourself checked out. Ensure there is no underlying problems. All the best 🙂
@leonlegge32: Just seen what happened to @laura_woodsy hope she has a speedy recovery, rest up. Great catch Wrighty @IanWright0
@RossScottManley: Get well soon @laura_woodsy hope your ok. That must have been scary for you. Sending thoughts and luck and love to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery. 🌟❤️
@KerrieRoebuck: Aww bless her for feeling embarrassed. Just glad she’s ok. Rest up Laura. xx
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