Michael Holley faints during live PFT broadcast, recovers quickly
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Michael Holley fainted during a live episode of PFT Live on August 14, 2026. The incident occurred in his home studio while co-host Mike Florio was discussing Troy Aikman. Holley appeared unwell before losing consciousness, prompting an immediate cut to commercial for assistance. After the broadcast, Pro Football Talk reported Holley had overheated and had not eaten or drunk anything prior to the show. Holley quickly recovered and is reported to be fine.
- •Michael Holley fainted on air during PFT Live
- •Florio noted the studio was very warm
- •Holley had not eaten or drunk before the show
- •Pro Football Talk confirmed he recovered quickly
- •Fans expressed concern and sent well wishes
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — NBC issues health update after NFL host faints live on air and requires stitches
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Did He Just Pass Out?’ Sports Host Faints on Live TV in Scary Moment
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sports Commentator Michael Holley Faints on Live TV Broadcast in Scary Scene
"NBC Sports has issued a health update after NFL host Michael Holley fainted live on air during Friday’s edition of PFT Live. The 56-year-old host suddenly lost his balance during the final 30 minutes of the show before falling out of his chair, leaving viewers and co-host Mike Florio concerned.
"NBC Sports host Michael Holley fainted live on air during Friday’s edition of PFT Live, leaving co-host Mike Florio visibly stunned as he exclaimed, “Did he just pass out?”
"Mike Florio said Holley “hadn’t had anything to eat or drink before the show”
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:29 PMNBC issues health update after NFL host faints live on air and requires stitches
NBC Sports has issued a health update after NFL host Michael Holley fainted live on air during Friday’s edition of PFT Live. The 56-year-old host suddenly lost his balance during the final 30 minutes of the show before falling out of his chair, leaving viewers and co-host Mike Florio concerned.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:29 AM‘Did He Just Pass Out?’ Sports Host Faints on Live TV in Scary Moment
NBC Sports host Michael Holley fainted live on air during Friday’s edition of PFT Live, leaving co-host Mike Florio visibly stunned as he exclaimed, “Did he just pass out?”
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:15 PMSports Commentator Michael Holley Faints on Live TV Broadcast in Scary Scene
Mike Florio said Holley “hadn’t had anything to eat or drink before the show”
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