It is believed Moira Stuart fell ill during her friend Angela Rippon's birthday party and an ambulance rushed to her aid on Monday evening.
The birthday bash was apparently suddenly cut short after the newsreader collapsed while enjoying the bash at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane in London.
Moira, 74, was reportedly supported by her colleagues, including Louise Minchin and Michael Buerk, who rushed to her aid after the funny twist.
According to The Sun's source, the room was cleared for Moira, who apparently soon insisted she was fine after the “scary” episode.
Hotel staff are said to have called an ambulance to assess Moira after she fell while standing at the bar among other partygoers.
Moria Stewart fell ill during Angela Rippon's birthday party and an ambulance rushed to her aid on Monday evening
Moira was a newsreader for the BBC until her retirement in 2007
An onlooker said: “Moira took a strange turn as Angela's party got into full swing.” She had been in great spirits that evening and had spent time at the Hilton with Angela and Lulu, who was also a guest.
“It all happened very quickly and out of nowhere Moira, who was standing at the bar, fell to the floor.
“Louise and Michael looked after her and an ambulance was called just in case.” Web has contacted representatives for Moira for further comment.
The party was thrown by Angela as a belated celebration of her 79th birthday and the end of the Strictly Come Dancing tour.
The TV presenter appeared in the series of the BBC ballroom dancing competition last year and also took part in the live tour this year with her professional partner Kai Widdrington, 28.
Broadcaster Angela was the presenter of the BBC's original dance competition show Come Dancing between 1988 and 1991.
Angela finished the Strictly tour but suffered a health blow towards the end when a “severe asthma attack” left her unable to breathe.
In an Instagram post earlier this month, she said she was dancing on stage in Liverpool on Wednesday night when she suffered the “serious medical collapse”.
The birthday bash was suddenly cut short after the veteran newsreader collapsed while enjoying the bash at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane
After being treated by paramedics at the scene, she explained that she was able to breathe again, but the doctor had ordered her to be in bed for two days, which resulted in her missing performances in Leeds.
Angela confirmed that she was “dance fit” again and took part in the tour again at the AO Arena in Manchester with her dance partner Kai.
Veteran broadcaster Moira received a CBE in November 2022 for her services to broadcasting the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace in London.
Moira, who became the first African-Caribbean woman to read the news on British television, was among those given royal honours.
Moira became a newsreader and program presenter on Radio 4 after starting her BBC career as a radio production assistant in the 1970s.
She enjoyed a storied career in BBC radio and television spanning almost five decades, having returned in 2010 to anchor the newscasts on Chris Evans' BBC Radio 2 Breakfast.
Veteran broadcaster Moira received a CBE for her services to the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace in London in November 2022 (pictured)
Born in Hampstead, London, she has appeared as a presenter on The Andrew Marr Show, BBC Breakfast and News After Noon, among others.
The broadcaster joined Classic FM in 2019 to become the station's morning newsreader and presents Moira Stuart Meets… featuring interviews with famous faces from arts, politics, sport and entertainment.
She has also presented documentaries including In Search Of Wilberforce for BBC Television and the BBC World Service documentary The Unknown Soldier.
Moira received an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 and an honorary doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University in January 2013.
The journalist has won numerous awards, including Best News Anchor of the Year at the TV and Radio Industries Club Awards in 1988 and the Women of Achievement television personality award a year later.
Most recently, she received the Harvey Lee Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting at the Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) ceremony in March 2020.
During an interview in 2017, Moira revealed that she no longer drinks after having “alcohol problems” (stock photo from 2010).
During an interview in 2017, Moira revealed that she no longer drinks after having “alcohol problems.”
She told listeners of Chris Evans' Breakfast Show on Radio 2 in February 2017 that she particularly enjoys drinking at weddings.
However, due to health problems, she had to stop drinking.
At the time, Chris questioned Moira about Dry January, where drinkers abstain from alcohol for a month, and asked if she ever drank.
She replied, “Oh, I did.” Oh yes. That's what I did as a kid, yeah, I was notorious for running around at weddings and drinking from everyone.'
Chris replied: “It’s called demining.” You were an early minesweeper. And that put you off for life?'
Moira said, “Um, no.” I got into trouble with the alcohol and just left it alone. There were no hangovers, no migraines – alcohol doesn't help me, nor does cheese and chocolate. I'm telling you, it was rougher than hard.'