Laura Woods forced to issue live apology after Jude Bellingham interview

Laura Woods was forced to apologise to viewers after Jude Bellingham made an X-rated comment in his post-match interview.

The Real Madrid superstar got a bit too passionate with his language after his side lost 2-1 to Manchester City on Wednesday.

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Man City came from 1-0 down to win at the Bernabeu in the Champions League, piling pressure on Real manager Xabi Alonso.

The Spaniard’s future has come into question amid boos and jeers from fans following a defeat to Celta Vigo at the weekend.

And after further anger due to another loss, Alonso’s job is now at risk, with Bellingham asked about his manager post-match.

On whether he and the rest of the Los Blancos squad still have faith in their boss, he said to TNT Sports: “100 per cent.

“The manager has been great. I personally have a great relationship with him and I know a lot of the lads do too.

“After that first run of games where we drew a few, we had some really great conversations internally and felt we’d put that form behind us, but the last couple of games we’ve let ourselves down again.

“No one is downing tools, no one is complaining and moaning and thinking the season is over.

“We will have to take a bit of the **** on the chin, keep fighting and bouncing forward.”

Due to Bellingham’s X-rated comment in the final sentence of his answer, Woods had to step in and apologise.

When coverage cut back to her following the conclusion of the interview, the ex-talkSPORT host said sorry on his behalf.

What else did Bellingham say?

Bellingham issued a rallying cry for his Real teammates when speaking about their backing of manager Alonso.

And he spoke further on how the players can up their game.

“We’re still trying to work it out within the changing room, regardless of what goes on outside,” he said. “We know that’s not helpful.

“One thing is how we’re managing games. Certain points where we have to suffer, it feels like we always concede and it puts us on the back foot and makes us have to play a way we don’t want to.

“But in the changing room, we have what we need to turn it around.

“We need maybe a bit of luck or maybe something we need to discuss internally. I have faith this season isn’t over just because we’re in a bad run of form.”

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Woods makes return to TV screens

Woods was forced to apologise for Bellingham’s strong language during her first TV appearance since her shock collapse.

The presenter hosted TNT Sports’ coverage of Man City’s win over Real Madrid just eight days after the incident.

She was taken off air and treated by medics after collapsing pitchside, being caught by Ian Wright and Anita Asante.

Writing on Instagram after the worrying moment, she said: “Gosh, that was a bit weird. Sorry to worry everyone, I’m okay, the wonderful paramedics at Saints have said it’s probably a virus, just need a bit of rest and hydration.

“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 Woods has since recovered well, making her return to TV screens and fortunately appearing to be back in good health.