TalkTV was hosting a debate between two aspiring prime ministers who aim to succeed outgoing PM Boris Johnson, but their programming was interrupted after the host fainted,
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak were well into their second debate on Tuesday when the medical issue occurred. Video of the incident shows Truss discussing Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s potential plans if the invasion is successful.
At one point during her explanation, a loud crash can be heard off-screen, and Truss leaves her podium with a concerned look on her face. It’s then that the program cuts out.
Watch:
What on earth just happened during the leaders debate? Liz Truss looks terrified! #TheSunShowdown pic.twitter.com/oSOumyc9YY
— Ewan Carmichael (@ewantc_) July 26, 2022
Worried viewers were left stunned, unsure of what had occurred.
In a statement issued a short while later, TalkTV clarified that a “medical issue had occurred, but did not give specifics at the time.
For viewers of tonight’s The Sun Showdown, there has been a medical issue. It’s not a security issue and the candidates are okay.@trussliz | @RishiSunak | @TheSun | #TheSunShowdown
— TalkTV (@TalkTV) July 26, 2022
Finally, they revealed that the program’s host had suffered a fainting episode, which was likely the source of the loud crash that was heard.
“Kate McCann fainted on air tonight and although she is fine, the medical advice was that we shouldn’t continue with the debate. We apologise to our viewers and listeners,” the station explained.
Kate McCann fainted on air tonight and although she is fine, the medical advice was that we shouldn’t continue with the debate. We apologise to our viewers and listeners.
— TalkTV (@TalkTV) July 26, 2022
The incident didn’t stop Truss and Sunak from using the opportunity to reach out to the small studio audience that had been watching the debate live. They continued to talk to them after the cameras had been shut off.
Sunak and Truss now chatting with the audience at the Talk TV debate pic.twitter.com/NBct9h8K6a
— Katy Balls (@katyballs) July 26, 2022
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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