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Michael Holley Collapses On Air During PFT Live

Broadcasters say overheating caused a brief faint and plan new safety steps for hosts working from home studios.

Overview

  • During the PFT Live broadcast on Friday, Aug. 14, Holley appeared unwell, slumped in his chair, and the show immediately cut to commercial so staff could check on him.
  • Pro Football Talk and co-host Mike Florio said Holley, who was in his home studio, became overheated, had not eaten or drunk before the show, passed out briefly, and recovered quickly.
  • Posted clips on NFL on NBC’s YouTube channel include the surrounding discussion but do not show the moment Holley fainted, and PFT asked viewers that portion not be shown.
  • Production staff told reporters they will keep emergency contact numbers on hand for hosts and reinforce pre-show checks to address risks tied to remote home studios, such as heat and lack of on-site assistance.
  • Holley has been reported as fine with no follow-up health concerns, and the episode highlights how live remote broadcasts can create safety gaps that broadcasters are moving to close.