Michael Holley faints on air during PFT Live, shows he is fine afterward
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Michael Holley fainted live on PFT Live this morning due to overheating while co-hosting with Mike Florio. Florio was discussing Troy Aikman's comments about his roles in ESPN and the Miami Dolphins when Holley showed visible distress and subsequently fainted on camera. The show quickly cut to a commercial break for assistance. Following the incident, Florio reported that Holley recovered quickly and is doing fine, adding that future precautions will include emergency contact information for hosts' family members. Clips of the discussion following the incident are available on the NFL on NBC's YouTube channel.
- •Michael Holley fainted during a live segment on PFT Live.
- •He appeared unwell before losing consciousness.
- •Mike Florio initiated a commercial break for assistance.
- •Holley recovered quickly and is reported to be fine.
- •The show plans to keep emergency contacts for hosts in the future.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Holley is fine after fainting on-air during PFT Live
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — ‘PFT Live’ host Michael Holley suffers health scare live on air
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Holley faints live on ‘PFT Live,’ show says he’s ‘fine’ after brief scare
"For those watching PFT Live on Friday morning, the broadcast took an alarming turn when co-host Michael Holley became overheated and fainted on camera. Before losing consciousness, Holley appeared visibly unwell as Mike Florio discussed Troy Aikman’s recent comments about his alleged conflict of interest in his dual role as a Monday Night Football analyst…
"Michael Holley fainted during PFT Live after becoming overheated in his home studio, but Mike Florio said the NFL host recovered quickly and is fine now.
"Friday's edition of PFT Live included a moment that was unprecedented in the 15-year history of the show.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:48 PMMichael Holley is fine after fainting on-air during PFT Live
Friday's edition of PFT Live included a moment that was unprecedented in the 15-year history of the show.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:17 PM‘PFT Live’ host Michael Holley suffers health scare live on air
Michael Holley fainted during PFT Live after becoming overheated in his home studio, but Mike Florio said the NFL host recovered quickly and is fine now.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:00 PMMichael Holley faints live on ‘PFT Live,’ show says he’s ‘fine’ after brief scare
For those watching PFT Live on Friday morning, the broadcast took an alarming turn when co-host Michael Holley became overheated and fainted on camera. Before losing consciousness, Holley appeared visibly unwell as Mike Florio discussed Troy Aikman’s recent comments about his alleged conflict of interest in his dual role as a Monday Night Football analyst…
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