A live on-air debate was rolling along… and then everything suddenly stopped. The guest froze mid-sentence, lost her train of thought for a few seconds, and fainted right in her chair, shocking everyone in the studio. The host immediately called for help and the show cut to commercial. When it returned, they confirmed she was awake and being checked by paramedics. A reminder that behind the TV lights, health always comes first.

Political commentator Camryn Kinsey worried Fox News viewers after she fainted live on air and sent the network into a commercial break.

During a segment on Fox News @ Night on Thursday, May 8, Kinsey was discussing former President Joe Biden’s recent comments on Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential election, when she appeared to lose consciousness and slip from her chair.

“This is about incompetency, it’s not about uh, uh, ideology,” she said moments before pausing and falling to the ground.

Fox News panelist Camryn Kinsey suffers medical episode live on air, host Jonathan Hunt tries to carry on with the segment before going to a commercial. pic.twitter.com/wpBZoxAI2s

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“Oh my goodness,” host Jonathan Hunt said, clearly flustered. “We’re just going to get some help here for Camryn.”

Crew members rushed to her aid as Hunt attempted to toss back to another commentator. He then decided to instead take the show to commercial.

When the show returned from commercial, Hunt reassured viewers that Kinsey had regained consciousness.

“Camryn is up and moving,” he updated. “We have paramedics checking her. We will keep you updated. We wish her all the best.”

A Fox News spokesperson shared a statement with PEOPLE on Friday, May 9, writing, “After Fox News @ Night guest Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live on-air appearance last night in our Los Angeles bureau, paramedics were called and she was treated and cleared. We are happy to hear she is now feeling much better and wish her a speedy recovery.”

Kinsey has a background in national security, with a master’s degree from Liberty University. She previously worked as a reporter and White House correspondent for the Trump-aligned One America News Network.