BBC presenter reveals he suffered an Epileptic seizure live on air while reporting at World Cup in Mexico
A BBC presenter has revealed he suffered a terrifying epileptic seizure while broadcasting live from the World Cup in Mexico.
Steve Crossman, a familiar voice on BBC Radio 5 Live, was out in Mexico covering the global football tournament also hosted across the US and Canada when the frightening incident unfolded.
The respected broadcaster has been documenting his World Cup journey online.
But he has now dropped a bombshell admission about what was really happening behind the mic.
In a social media post, he revealed the seizure struck shortly after arriving for the tournament.
“So, I had a seizure whilst on air in Mexico not long after arriving at the World Cup,” he penned.
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“I stuck it out, inspired by my sister who never let her epilepsy stop her.
“It’s been tough BUT I’ve been surrounded by amazing @5liveSport friends. (Yes this is another sponsorship plea).”
The confession has sent shockwaves through listeners who had no idea the presenter was battling through such a serious medical episode while continuing to work.
Fans quickly flooded his posts with messages of support, praising his professionalism and courage in continuing to broadcast.
“Sorry to hear this Steve. You are such an excellent broadcaster and come across as a thoroughly decent bloke. All the best.”
“Love listening to you on the radio, I hope you are well and good luck on the marathon next year. You are all doing a brilliant job on the World Cup,” another agreed.
A third wrote: “Sorry to hear that Steve. Glad you’re ok but crap circumstances (not that it’s ever good circumstances).”
Crossman has previously spoken openly about living with epilepsy, including a powerful appearance on a 5 Live Breakfast segment in 2024.
He revealed he was diagnosed with the neurological condition in 2013, after experiencing his first “proper seizure” the year before.
“I often say to people, ‘epilepsy is not just seizures’. Seizures are the worst of epilepsy” he said in the clip.
“They’re awful, they’re embarrassing and they’re physically very dangerous, but the mental health impacts on people who have epilepsy, and the families of people who have epilepsy, is awful.”
The presenter’s latest revelation comes just days after he announced he will take on the London Marathon next year in a deeply personal fundraising challenge.
He is running for the Epilepsy Society in memory of his beloved sister Jill, who tragically died after a seizure in her sleep in 2021.
He posted: “You’ll have to get used to these posts! We lost my amazing sister Jill to her epilepsy and I’m running the 2027 London Marathon for @epilepsysociety.
“I’m a sufferer myself of this dreadful disease, if you can spare a couple of quid it’d mean the world.”
On his fundraising page he added a heartbreaking tribute, saying: “I have epilepsy and my sister Jill died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in 2021.
“She was one of the most resilient people I’ve ever known and if she could find the bravery to live amongst polar bears in Alaska during her amazing life then I think I should be able to plod my way round London!
“Any donation you can give will help the Epilepsy Society to continue their incredible work and will spur me on throughout my training!”
SOURCE: THESUN