Laura Woods once found herself at the centre of an awkward — and unforgettable — live TV moment after accidentally kissing a darts star on the lips during a post-match interview.
The popular sports presenter was hosting coverage at a darts event when the light-hearted exchange took an unexpected turn, instantly leaving both Woods and the player red-faced as the moment quickly went viral among fans.
As Woods leaned in to greet the darts star following the interview, what was clearly intended to be a friendly cheek kiss went wrong. The pair misjudged each other’s movement, resulting in an accidental kiss on the lips — all while cameras were still rolling.
Realising what had happened, Woods burst out laughing and immediately apologised, while the visibly embarrassed darts player could only smile awkwardly as the crowd reacted with a mix of laughter and cheers.
The clip was widely shared on social media, with fans praising Woods for handling the situation with humour and professionalism rather than letting the moment derail the broadcast.
Speaking later about the incident, Woods admitted the mishap was completely unintentional and blamed it on the chaotic nature of live television.
“These things just happen,” she joked. “That’s live TV for you.”
The darts star involved also played down the moment, insisting there was no awkwardness once the cameras stopped and that both were able to laugh it off almost immediately.
Woods, who has become one of the most recognisable faces in British sports broadcasting, is no stranger to viral moments, but the accidental kiss remains one of the most talked-about — particularly among darts fans.
While the incident may have been uncomfortable in the moment, it ultimately served as a reminder of how unpredictable live television can be — and how a quick sense of humour can turn an awkward slip-up into a memorable piece of sporting folklore.
