Poppy Harlow was filling in for Carol Costello on CNN Newsroom and presenting a report on American efforts against ISIS when she passed out. Her speech began to slur while explaining a graphic depicting American’s disapproval with measures taken against ISIS. CNN cut away to a commercial break before she collapsed.
People immediately took to Twitter asking what had happened. It doesn’t seem like anyone even made any horrible jokes about it, which is pretty rare for the internet. Is everybody feeling ok?
CNN: Anchor Poppy Harlow trying 2 finish sentence; she slurred, yelling was heard on set; intense breath was heard & they went to a break.
— Tony Royce (@TonyRoyce17) December 28, 2015
When the show returned, CNN aired a Brian Stelter report on the top 10 media stories of the year before returning to Harlow so she could explain her fainting spell.
“For all of you on Twitter asking if i’m okay, thank you so much. I got a little hot and I passed out for a moment. I am fine, we’re going to take a quick break. We’ll be right back.”
Harlow also kept all of her concerned followers updated on her condition:
Thank you all for your concern and messages! I am ok! Passed out briefly and am with the doctor now. So thankful to our amazing CNN team.
— Poppy Harlow (@PoppyHarlowCNN) December 28, 2015
and the condition of her baby:
Update from the hospital — our little girl due this spring is doing just fine. Was a scare but we are both ok. Thank you all so much!
— Poppy Harlow (@PoppyHarlowCNN) December 28, 2015