World Cup presenter to surrender driving licence after seizure live on air

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A presenter who travelled to North America to cover the World Cup has revealed he recently suffered a seizure while on the air.

Steve Crossman, who works for the BBC primarily on Radio 5 Live, has been working in North America during the tournament and had a seizure while in Mexico, he has recently confirmed.

Crossman, who is now leaving the continent to return to the UK, has shared his story on social media and confirmed he will be giving back his driving licence once he is home.

World Cup presenter suffered a seizure whilst on air in Mexico

Taking to X/Twitter, he stated: “So, I had a seizure whilst on air in Mexico not long after arriving at the World Cup. I stuck it out, inspired by my sister who never let her epilepsy stop her. It’s been tough, BUT I’ve been surrounded by amazing @5liveSport friends.

He continued: “And if the DVLA are reading this, then yes, my driving license is in the post, I am surrendering it! Or at least it will be when I touch back down in the UK on Friday!”

Crossman, who lost his sister to epilepsy in 2021, is set to run the 2027 London Marathon for Epilepsy Society and shared a link for anyone who wishes to donate.

He wrote: “You’ll have to get used to these posts! We lost my amazing sister Jill to her epilepsy and I’m running the 2027 London Marathon for @epilepsysociety. I’m a sufferer myself of this dreadful disease, if you can spare a couple of quid it’d mean the world.”

Steve was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2013 after previously suffering his first seizure the year before.

On the fundraising page, he explained: “I am taking part in the 2027 TCS London Marathon as part of Epilepsy Society’s Team Purple!

“I have epilepsy and my sister Jill died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in 2021.

“She was one of the most resilient people I’ve ever known and if she could find the bravery to live amongst polar bears in Alaska during her amazing life then I think I should be able to plod my way round London!

“Any donation you can give will help the Epilepsy Society to continue their incredible work and will spur me on throughout my training! Thank you so much for your support!”