Laura Woods TV return date confirmed after sports activities presenter collapsed reside on air

Laura Woods will return to TV screens for the first time since her shocking collapse live on air, as TNT Sports confirmed she will present Man City‘s clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Popular presenter Woods, 38, was fronting ITV4’s coverage of the Lionesses’ clash against Ghana when she suddenly fell forward live on air.

Wright and fellow pundit Anita Asante reacted swiftly to catch the broadcaster before cameras quickly cut away.

The audio briefly continued before switching to an advertising break, and Wright, 62, could be heard asking Woods: ‘Are you OK?’

Woods, who was replaced on the night by stand-in presenter Katie Shanahan, delivered a positive update after England’s 2-0 win over Ghana, revealing she was ‘okay’ after being treated by paramedics following the collapse. 

‘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,’ she wrote.

‘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.’

TNT Sports have confirmed to Daily Mail Sport that Woods will be back on TV on Wednesday night to cover City’s trip to Spain in the Champions League.

She will be joined by Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Steve McNamaman, as well as former City star Joleon Lescott. 

Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will be on commentary duties for the big game. 

Wright, who ensured Woods didn’t hit the ground when she fell at St Mary’s Stadium, Wright opened up on the ‘worrying’ incident while speaking to Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. 

‘She’s fine. I got a message from her this morning. It was worrying at the time but she’s fine. People have been really nice about it. I’m glad she’s okay,’ the Arsenal legend said.

Joking, Keane added: ‘I’m guessing she’s not the first woman to fall into your arms Ian. ‘That’s just your knack.

‘She’s okay and that’s all that matters, that’s the most important thing, obviously. You’ll get a knighthood or an award for that, Wrighty.’

More to follow.