WATCH| Viral Video Shows News Anchor Nearly Vomits On Air, Forces Abrupt Commercial Break

During a live interview with White House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, CNN was compelled to abruptly cut to a commercial break after anchor Wolf Blitzer appeared to be on the verge of vomiting.

The "Situation Room" host was in the middle of the interview on Thursday night when he became visibly uncomfortable and seemed to be repeatedly restraining something.

Viral Video of News Achor vomits

He was observed in increasingly panicked silence as Raskin discussed the dispute in Colorado over Donald Trump's appearance on the ballot. Blitzer, 75, struggled to contain himself for a full minute before his feed was cut by CNN, leaving Raskin to finish his final comments on his own. At this point, vomit-like sounds could be heard in the background. CNN then abruptly played a commercial, interrupting Raskin mid-sentence.

The show eventually returned, but with CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid as the host. "Wolf had to step away, he'll be back," Ms. Reid said before continuing with the show. In a statement to the Washington Post, it was confirmed by CNN that Wolf "wasn't feeling 100% while anchoring Thursday night". "He looks forward to being back in the Situation Room and appreciates the well wishes," the network stated. Wolf also later stated that he was on the mend. "I'm fine! Thanks for the well wishes," he wrote on X. "I'll see you back in the Situation Room soon," he added.

'The Situation Room' has been hosted by Blitzer for 18 out of the 33 years he has been associated with CNN. Meanwhile, in reaction to the clip, several social media users expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for Wolf. "I got worried when odd expressions were seen, straight to commercial, Knew there was a situation in the Situation Room. You're the best, take your time and come back even stronger," wrote one user. "He doesn't look well. Speedy recovery for WolfBlitzer," said another. "Glad they released an update. Watching him look queasy and then abruptly cut away was worrisome," expressed a third user.