Laura Woods returns to TV for first time since freak accident as she presents Champions League final for TNT Sports

LAURA WOODS has returned to TV screens for the first time since her horror accident.

The presenter suffered cuts to her face and arm during an accident while on holiday.

TNT Sports 1Woods is leading the coverage from Wembley[/caption]

TNT SportsShe is anchoring the programme alongside Rio Ferdinand, who rocked a bold suit[/caption]

Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura Woods suffered a huge gash to her face in an accident while on holiday[/caption]

Instagram @laurawoodsyA lampshade shattered, leaving her with horror injuries[/caption]

Laura looked fresh faced and wore a light blue shirt alongside a pair of dark trousers.

The accident occurred when a glass lampshade smashed and led to her being rushed to hospital.

It saw her pull out of the Usyk vs Fury fight, which she was meant to present for DAZN.

TNT confirmed Laura would be returning to head up a star-studded punditry line-up on Thursday.

The channel’s punditry team includes regulars Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Steve McManaman and special guest Jose Mourinho.

The ‘Special One’ looks set to make a swift return to management, with it being reported that he is close to taking a job with Fenerbache.

Reshmin Chowduray joins the team as a second presenter, with Darren Fletcher on commentary alongside the beloved Ally McCoist.

Jules Breach is the touchline reporter for the channel.

Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods also suffered a gash to her arm[/caption]

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Explaining her accident at the time, Laura said: “Just wanted to explain my absence from the telly for a little while, to be totally transparent and avoid any speculation.

“I had an accident last weekend at a holiday cottage. I swung a pillow and hit a large, glass lampshade hanging from the ceiling above me, which shattered and cut my face and arms, but luckily missed my eye.

“I wanted to say a couple of thank yous, firstly to Adam, for being my hero that day, acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified.

“To my agents Alex Maguire and Matthew Odonohue at CAA who searched for the best help immediately.

“To Dr Yannis Alexandrides and his wonderful medical assistant Zuzanna at 111 who opened their emergency surgery and came in on their days off, they were so gentle and have already worked magic that I didn’t think was possible to reduce the damage.

“I’ve added in the photos from then to now to show that even though it may look rough, it’s such a wonderful improvement already and I’m so grateful.

“It was a hell of a shock and I’ve been a bit sad, but I’m feeling very lucky it wasn’t worse. So a big thanks to my eyebrow too, for taking the brunt of it.

“I’m gutted I can’t cover the fight in Riyadh tomorrow anymore, but wishing the brilliant TNT boxing team all the best. Be back soon xx.”