How style icon Laura Woods silences trolls who call her ‘old, fat & ugly’ with catwoman leathers and mini skirts
SHE’S one of the most sought-after TV hosts in the world of sport – and Laura Woods frequently turns heads with her stylish outfits.
The 36-year-old TNT Sports and ITV bombshell knows how to dress, stealing the show in eye-catching ensembles from edgy leather jackets to her chic mini skirts.
It’s no surprise that Laura was named one of Karen Millen’s ‘Power Women’ in 2023 and has racked up over 760,000 followers on Instagram.
And given that she has an estimated net worth of £2million – making her one of the UK’s wealthiest TV hosts – it’s no surprise that she has an enviable wardrobe at home.
But despite always looking flawless, the savvy sports presenter still has to deal with cruel trolls who slam the way she dresses with the petite star admitting to being called everything from ‘old’ to ‘fat’.
Here’s how she’s not only taking work duties in her stride, but also her daring fashion looks too…
A bit of all-white
Laura wowed fans as she presented coverage of Real Madrid’s huge clash with Bayern Munich in early May.
The popular host was pitchside alongside Rio Ferdinand to watch Madrid snatch an incredible victory at the death against Bayern Munich to seal their place in the Champions League final.
For the occasion, Woods wore an elegant white skirt paired with a white shirt.
Fabulous’ fashion editor, Clemmie Fieldsend says: “If you’ve got it, flaunt it – and Laura most certainly has.
“Majority of the time the camera is focused on the top half whilst their speaking to other pundits, but on a warm evening in Spain, Laura, like the rest of us, would want to be in something cool but stylish and this look is certainly that.”
Channelling Pamela Anderson
When Laura appeared in Fabulous in the summer, she revealed the greatest challenges she’s had to overcome in her career.
And that includes breaking into a male-dominated industry to fly the flag for women in sport on TV.
The interview came soon after she quit her talkSPORT breakfast show to focus on her broadcast career.
But, as the chat and photoshoot proved, she was full of confidence.
Laura stunned in a red high-cut swimsuit, looking every inch a Baywatch babe.
Suits her
Last November, Laura was praised for softening the blow, when Man Utd had played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Galatasaray, leaving their hopes of progressing into the Champions League knockout stages hanging by a thread.
However, TNT Sports viewers thanked the appearance of Laura for at least making it bearable.
The award winning presenter was seen in a stylish pinstripe suit on the show.
Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “At least I get to see Laura Woods.”
A second said: “Laura Woods… result!”
Clemmie says: “Suits are so versatile and comfortable too and this season waistcoats are huge.
“When the heat is on and you’re presenting live, you want to feel at ease but also look your best and a suit is a great option – inspired by Gareth Southgate.”
Lady in Red
Laura dazzled when she hosted the Super Bowl in 2023 in a show-stopping red suit.
Sure to capture the attention of viewers, the bold choice was sure to stand out in the stadium.
Many fans praised her “beautiful” outfit and hail her as a glamorous “lady in red.”
Clemmie says: “The Super Bowl is such a huge event in the US and now over here, this outfit is a bolder colour than she usually wears but it’s not too attention grabbing or distracting.
“It shows that there’s a sense of occasion but that it isn’t about her.”
Catwoman leathers
The TNT Sports host was compared to Catwoman after going for an all-leather look as she presented coverage of Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.
Viewers were left in awe of Laura – who is dating Adam Collard, Love Island’s hot lothario – as she kicked off the programme in a striking leather jacket and trousers last December.
She paired the black accessories with a matching top underneath her coat.
Reacting on social media, one fan wrote: “Laura Woods looking like Catwoman tonight,” along with a love heart eyes emoji.
Another added: “Shout out to Laura Woods.”
Clemmie says: “We’re used to seeing pundits sitting or standing in stadiums in beige coats, think Motson’s sheepskin or Des Lynam’s trench.
“It’s so refreshing to see Laura in an updated look with this leather style trench, it just shows that she isn’t afraid to stick to the rules but isn’t wearing a PVC mac.”
Thigh’s the limit
Laura wowed football fans yet again as she hosted TNT’s coverage of Champions League action in April in a sleek dress.
Laura was in Germany for the first leg of Bayern Munich‘s semi-final clash with Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena.
The presenter appeared pitch-side along with former Bayern and Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves.
Praising her look, one fan on X wrote: “Wasn’t even going to watch the champions league tonight, but then I seen Laura Woods and now I am.”
Clemmie says: “I love this dress, it reminds me of the 90s Sex & The City “Carrie dress” that Sarah Jessica Parker wore in a brown hue.
“It’s very simple, a little bit sexy but also demure at the same time – as well as being timeless.”
Inside Laura Woods' glittering TV career
LAURA first became a household name thanks to her brilliant talkSPORT breakfast show.
In 2023, it was revealed that she had been In an interview with the brand, she said: “Passion for sport started for me when I was very, very young.
“It was something my mum threw me and my brothers into all the time to get us out the house.”
She added that she always wanted to combine her love of football with telly, but notes: “I always remember one of the first pieces of ‘advice’ I was ever told was from a producer, and he had heard that I wanted to be a presenter…
“And he said, ‘one piece of advice is, for women, you have a much higher height to fall from, so you have to be better.”
Woods, who made the switch to TNT Sports from talkSPORT, has proved to be a hit with followers due to her professionalism and polished look.
Now she is the leading host for TNT Sports‘ Champions League coverage and is also the face of ITV’s football coverage.
Sleeveless top
Laura delighted fans as she presented coverage of Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.
The TV star was joined in the TNT Sports studio by Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves.
The trio were on duty to cover the mouthwatering Champions League semi-final second leg between PSG and Dortmund.
For the occasion, Laura wore a smart sleeveless black top and suit trousers combination.
Laura Woods' on dating Love Island's Adam Collard
LAURA Woods is not married - however in October 2023, it was revealed that the popular presenter was dating Love Island lothario, Adam Collard.
Laura open up on the Monday Mile with Aimee Fuller podcast about beau Adam, she explained how she put her career before love.
The blonde beauty expressed: “I actively put my career first, I would work all hours of the day.
“It does mean that you just don’t have space in your mind to focus on something else – I wanted to do that. So the relationships in my life, I would never have considered them as anything serious.
“Then after a while, if you don’t have someone to share it all with, you get sad, you get lonely, you attract the wrong kind of attention, and I just got bored of that, I didn’t want to do that.
“When I do settle down properly, and get married, there’s no going back. That’s it. That is it.
“I don’t wanna get divorced, I want to be in it 100 per cent.”
Back to black
Laura swapped Old Trafford for St. James’ Park as she fronted coverage of Newcastle’s group finale against AC Milan in December.
And her winning style, as well as smile, fashioned more praise online.
Laura, who recently faced a horror facial injury, donned a smart, all-black ensemble, featuring a long black coat and fingerless gloves.
“Looking beautiful and smart,” said one admirer.
Clemmie says: “When in doubt, go for all black.
“A style mantra most of us would live by.
“Laura’s look is very smart and professional but also practical, standing out on a football pitch on a cold December evening requires warmth.
“But where some of us and football managers would reach for a duvet coat Laura keeps her style standards high in a tailored wool coat, sleek knitwear and gloves.”
The ex-talkSPORT star is famed for her banter almost as much as her all-round sporting knowledge.
While many comments she receives are positive, the stylish star has opened up about the vile social media abuse she receives and admits it does “bother” her.
Speaking on the Monday Mile with Aimee Fuller podcast, she claimed that not only do male trolls call her a c**t, but women slam her for being childless.
Laura explained that she is “old enough and ugly enough to deal with it”, but she worries about younger women entering into the celebrity world.
The TV host, explained: “I would love to get all those people in one room and say ‘you called me fat, you called me skinny, you said that I am nearly 40 and childless and I need to buck up my ideas, you’re telling me I shouldn’t date this person because I know him better than I do’, all of these different things, I’ve had it all.
“Most of the time you go ‘right, I’m just not going to let that get to me’, but every now and then you kind of go ‘yeah, this is actually a bit s**t and why do I have to tick everyone’s boxes?’”