Twenty minutes ago, famous anchor Trevor Noah – a familiar face on American television – was reporting live on the massive earthquake and tsunami warning that forced the entire state of Hawai’i to evacuate, when he suddenly suffered a serious health problem and had to be taken to the emergency room immediately.
According to initial information from the studio, Trevor Noah was in the live breaking news segment of the program when he suddenly stopped talking, clutched his chest and showed signs of fatigue. Just a few seconds later, he staggered and was promptly assisted by the medical team at the scene. The broadcast was immediately cut off and switched to a backup program, leaving the audience extremely confused.
An anonymous backstage staff member said: “Trevor is a very professional person, never leaving a news report in the middle. We were really shocked when we saw him collapse live.”
Currently, the hospital has not officially announced Trevor Noah’s health status. However, a source close to him revealed that he is being monitored in the intensive care unit and is still conscious and responsive, but needs to be monitored for the next 24 hours to ensure there are no serious complications.
The online community quickly spread the video recording that scary moment. On the X platform (Twitter), a series of fans, colleagues and famous figures in the entertainment industry sent prayers, encouragement and hope for his quick recovery. The hashtag #PrayForTrevor is currently in the top 1 trending nationwide just 15 minutes after the incident occurred.
Notably, the incident occurred right when Noah was reporting on one of the most serious natural disasters in Hawai’i in recent years. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred off the Big Island, causing prolonged shaking and leading to tsunami warnings in many coastal areas. Thousands of people were urgently evacuated while the warning system continuously broadcast information instructing people to stay away from the coast and find safe shelter.
Trevor’s unexpected health problem has made many people even more worried when placed in the context of the serious natural disaster. Many people think that the pressure of work when having to report live in the middle of the storm has affected his health – a person who always appears with a healthy, humorous and energetic image.
Trevor Noah, born in 1984, is one of the most beloved hosts in the US, a former host of The Daily Show and one of the most influential figures in the modern television industry. His professionalism and witty yet sharp presentation always leave viewers feeling both entertained and informed.
Millions of people are now looking to Trevor Noah with hope and well-wishes. An official statement from his representative is expected to be released in the next few hours, once more information is available from his treating doctor.
His show will be temporarily suspended for the next few days pending further announcements from the production team. Major TV channels such as CNN, ABC and NBC have all reported the incident as one of the hottest news stories of the day.
