Watch Terrifying moment ex-Premier League Legend collapsed on live TV

The shocking incident occurred before Sunday night’s pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan.

But after giving colleagues and viewers a major scare, Hislop is now “conscious and recovering”, with his co-host jokingly calling him “silly.”

The ex-West Ham and Newcastle goalkeeper, 54, retired from professional football in 2007.

And Hislop now works as a pundit for American broadcaster ESPN.

The two-time FA Cup finalist was in action overnight as Real Madrid beat AC Milan 3-2 in a pre-season friendly.

But Hislop gave viewers and ESPN host Dan Thomas a huge fright when he passed out live on air before kick-off.

With the temperature in Pasadena, California around 30 degrees celsius, dramatic footage captured the moment Hislop began to sway before falling forwards and onto the ground.

A panicked Thomas immediately went to his side while calling out for medical help.

And the camera quickly cut away to a commercial break, leaving viewers stunned.