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Susan Knox

TalkTV’s Kate McCann makes savage dig at her herself as she returns after fainting on air

Kate McCann has returned to TalkTV after fainting while live on air during a heated political debate.

The Political Editor made her comeback to the show this evening to present The News Desk, filling in for Tom Newton Dunn as planned, as she returns to the show less than 24 hours her medical mishap.

The TV star broke her silence after fainting as she shared an update on her health and confirmed she would be returning to TV tonight.

And on her return, Kate reassured fans that all was well and good with her, insisting that there was nothing to worry about.

On tonight's show, the political editor joked: "I had a knock-out blow last night - nobody was expecting that from me.

Kate fainted live on air last night (PA)

"I'm a little bit embarrassed and a little bit bruised. But it's the joy of live television.

"Nobody expected that to happen."

It comes after Kate took to Twitter this morning to address what happened during the heated political debate.

"Well that wasn't how last night was supposed to end," she joked.

"Thanks everyone for the lovely messages - I'm fine now - and apologies to @trussliz and @RishiSunak for cutting the debate short.

Kate said she felt embarrassed and bruised (PA)

"Tonight I'll be unpicking the debate with some new polling from 7pm ( ...yes, sat down!)."

On tonight's show, Kate was joined by Kate Ferguson, former Number 10 Deputy Head of Policy Will Tanner and Deputy Editor of ConservativeHome Henry Hill, as the pair discussed the politics of the day - as well as yesterday's debate.

On Tuesday evening's show, viewers couldn't quite believe their eyes as Liz Truss looked on in horror during the dramatic show as Kate fainted right in front of her whilst she hosted a debate between Liz and her fellow Tory leadership candidate Rishi Sunak.

Those tuning in from home were initially unaware of what had happened as Liz rushed to check on Kate after hearing a loud bang and seeing the interviewer collapse live on air.

The star was visibly shocked as she halted her answer midway through a sentence, and rushed over to help Kate.

Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak also made moves to help Kate as he was seen holding her hand whilst they waited for medical attention.

Thankfully, Kate wasn't hurt in the incident.

Following the dramatic scenes, TalkTV tweeted: "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."

*Kate McCann appears on The News Desk tonight on TalkTV at 7pm.

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