While reading the latest results of a
CNN/ORC poll reflecting the disapproval Americans have shown for President Obama's handling of radical Islamists, CNN anchor Poppy Harlow started to slur her words on air Monday just before she passed out at the anchor desk.
The Washington Examiner reports that an audible gasp was heard as a poll graphic was displayed on screen and CNN quickly cut to a commercial break.
Harlow, who was filling in for "CNN Newsroom" host Carol Costello, took to Twitter after the incident:
According to
Mediaite, CNN aired a Brian Stelter report on the top 10 media stories of the year after the sudden commercial break. However, after the report, Harlow returned on air and explained that she passed out due to a hot flash.
"For all of you on Twitter asking if I'm okay, thank you so much," Harlow said to her viewers. "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."