Colin Cowherd was forced to abruptly cut off his show on Monday afternoon.
The 61-year-old looked physically unwell throughout his ‘The Herd’ show which airs from 12pm ET on Fox Sports 1.
The worrying incident occurred when the host was discussing the blockbuster NBA trade which saw former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic join the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
However, Cowherd struggled throughout the show, and eventually said he had to leave the air as he was “getting very sick very fast.”
“Folks, I am going to take a break,” Cowherd said suddenly after being on air for around 15 minutes.
“I am getting very, very sick very, very quickly on the set. We will return.”
Fans were understandably concerned, and shared their worry on X as the show went to a seven-minute commercial break.
“Hoping Colin Cowherd is okay. Was not looking or sounding good before quickly tossing to break,” one fan wrote.
“Now, FS1 has been lengthening the commercial break with promos and it’s been 7 minutes since they were on air,” a second noted.
“Hope he’s ok!!” another fan added.
“Yea been watching him since his ESPN days, is kinda jarring tbh!!” a fourth commented.
“Damn I hope he feels better, looked like he was about to throw up,” a fifth shared.
Others shared another video of Cowherd looking uncomfortable earlier in the show.
“He didn’t look so great earlier in the show either,” posted one fan.
When the show eventually came back from a lengthy ad break, co-host Jason McIntyre was in the host’s chair.
McIntyre said Cowherd was feeling under the weather but was OK and relaxing in his dressing room.
The show’s official social media account thankfully confirmed that Cowherd was OK, but that he was done filming for the rest of the day.
“Colin is doing OK,” The Herd shared on X.
“Thank you for your concerns. Colin is under the weather and Jason McIntyre is filling in.”
It comes after the former ESPN analyst announced plans to move the show from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Cowherd explained that he and his wife Ann, an interior designer, have maintained an apartment in Chicago for years. Ann also has a sister who lives in Chicago.
The relocation also puts him in close proximity to the Big Ten Network offices, where he will be working out of.
“My wife has given a lot to my career and sacrifice,” Cowherd said.
“I love the city, she’s got her sister there, I’ve got a lot of friends there. And I think it’s just time to be a better guy, be a better husband.”
Hopefully Colin Cowherd is alright.
— Adam Spencer (@AdamSpencer4) February 3, 2025
Said he was getting sick “very quickly” and cut to commercial.
Jason Mcintyre hosting the show after a long break. pic.twitter.com/kxuUQ4qqAa