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Amber Riley Collapses on Red Carpet: 'Glee' Star Faints at TV Academy Event

Amber Riley CollapsesGilbert Carrasquillo, FilmMagic

"Glee" star Amber Riley had a very frightening episode at a red-carpet event last night. The singer/actress, who plays Mercedes on the hit musical show, fainted and collapsed to the ground while doing interviews on the carpet as she made her way into a TV Academy event in Los Angeles, Calif.

Later last night (May 1), E! reported the 26-year-old was "fine" and fainted after "feeling dizzy" following a long day of work. Before the scare, Riley was set to be a part of a panel presentation with her "Glee" castmates at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, held in front of Emmy voters. She was thankfully well in time to still participate.

After the event ended, Amber took to her Twitter account to explain the incident to her fans. "Hey guys, I'm okay :) I got a little dizzy from all the photog flashes!" she wrote, adding, "You'd think I's be used to it by now, still a red carpet amateur I guess." Still, the carpet collapse proved to be enough to get Amber into a doctor's office. "Gonna get checked out but I feel fine. Thank you for all the concern and well wishes."

Amber also gave a shout-out to the shutterbugs for a rare and unexpected show of character. "I'd also like to thank the photographers for being so professional and not taking photos of me on the ground," she wrote. "I truly truly appreciate it. Could have been super embarrassing."

We just hope Amber's taking care of herself. That last time she made headlines on the red carpet, it was due to her staggering weight loss.



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Channtell

I can't believe the **** people are saying on here.

May 02 2012 at 8:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
KELLY

She's probably pregnant...not that you could tell

May 02 2012 at 4:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dt1064

Was Owe-bama around?

May 02 2012 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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thesscorin

No....but your woman probably was.

May 02 2012 at 4:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
chuck

have another cheese burger !!!

May 02 2012 at 1:52 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
indatinda

Sit behind your computers and judge! Why so mean? She's very talented, sorry to hear she fainted, if she is dieting this could wake her up to a healthier way to do so. My best to you Amber :)

May 02 2012 at 1:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LindyK

Poor beefwagon

May 02 2012 at 12:18 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
ohslimgoody

Don't watch glee but pray that everything is well with her.

May 02 2012 at 12:17 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Buckingham's

Her legs gave out trying to support all that weight.

May 02 2012 at 12:08 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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thesscorin

WOW! THAT IS REALLY MEAN. WHAT A VERY UNHAPPY PERSON YOU MUST BE.

May 02 2012 at 4:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kings Anointed

Well, if she is Dieting, I hope she's doing it the right way and not, not eating. It's not healthy Precious! Eat at key times of the day, in moderation, and healthy items. Work out too.

May 02 2012 at 12:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mckdarren

Have another double cheeseburger at Checker's, dear. Your diabetes 2 should lead to a stroke and other complications before you reach 30.

May 02 2012 at 11:41 AM Report abuse -5 rate up rate down Reply
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Dawn

First: She's dieting and has already lost weight you stupid a-hole.
Second: She more than likely collapsed because of the aforementioned "dieting" which usually means "not eating at all" in Hollywood speak.
Don't be a douche.

May 02 2012 at 11:49 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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