Laura Woods’ Awkward Encounter with Darts Star Steve Beaton
TNT channel’s renowned sports reporter, Laura Woods, recently recounted a particularly embarrassing moment from her career during an appearance on the Happy Hour podcast. The slip-up involved none other than darts legend Steve Beaton, a man whose athletic prowess is matched only by his striking good looks—often referred to as “The Bronzed Adonis.”
Beaton, celebrated for his charm and talent, became the unwitting participant in a comical mishap during an interview with Woods. What was meant to be a simple handshake and farewell spiraled into an unexpected kiss on the lips.
Describing the awkward scenario, Woods explained, “I thanked Steve and extended my hand, but he leaned in for a hug. Trying to be discreet, I aimed for a kiss on the cheek, but in that split second, he interpreted it differently, and we ended up kissing each other on the mouth.”
Woods, recognizing the sheer absurdity of the situation, couldn’t help but feel a rush of panic. “I thought, oh my God, what have I just done?” she recalled, confiding that she dashed to the production van, her colleagues noticing something was amiss.
“I buried my head in my hands,” she continued. “I just kissed the Bronze Adonis on the mouth and felt his beard. It felt like the worst thing in the world at that moment.”
As humorous as the tale may sound now, it’s a vivid reminder of the human moments that often slip into the professional world. And for Woods, it will undoubtedly remain a memorable chapter in her career.