**Adam Collard Opens Up About Personal Loss and Transformation After Partner Laura Woods’ Miscarriage**
Reality television personality Adam Collard has spoken publicly for the first time about a deeply personal tragedy he endured with his fiancée, sports presenter Laura Woods. The pair suffered the heartbreak of a miscarriage when Woods was 11 weeks pregnant, an experience Collard admitted left him grappling with intense feelings of guilt and self-blame.
The couple’s loss occurred just weeks before they conceived once again, eventually welcoming their son, Leo, in January 2025. Collard, now 29, shared the emotional account as he takes on new physical and psychological challenges in the latest series of Channel 4’s *Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins*, which premiered this week.
During a candid segment on the show, Collard reflected on his emotions at the time of the miscarriage. He confessed to internalising the tragedy as a kind of punishment, a result of the persona he developed across his television career. Viewers will recall Collard’s controversial presence on *Love Island*, particularly during his stints in both 2018 and 2022, which saw him entangled in a series of high-profile romances.
“I know it’s a terrible way to look at it, but I felt like it was bad karma for me being on dating shows and upsetting too many people,” Collard shared during the episode. “I felt like that was some higher power’s way of being like, ‘Well, there you go, that’s what you have to carry.’” He went so far as to describe himself in retrospect as “a cocky little p***k, being a love rat, jumping from girl to girl,” but was eager to reassure viewers that he has left that version of himself in the past.
Collard’s past includes romantic entanglements with several reality TV figures, including *Strictly Come Dancing*’s Zara McDermott and Paige Thorne from *Love Island*’s 2022 series. Both relationships were short-lived and often the subject of public scrutiny. Collard himself has admitted that his actions sometimes lacked genuine intent, confessing on one occasion to using Paige to remain longer within the competition.
After brief involvements with other personalities, including model Lottie Moss, Collard’s life appears to have taken a more settled turn since meeting Laura Woods in October 2023. The couple rapidly formed a strong bond, eventually announcing their pregnancy to considerable public interest.
Speaking about Woods, Collard has been quick to highlight her positive influence on his life. He describes her as “the one” and credits both her support and his participation in *Celebrity SAS* for helping him grapple with his mental health. “On a personal level, I wanted to test myself mentally,” he said, referring to his motivation for joining the show. “I had a lot of stuff going on before I went on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and I’ve got to be honest — but credit to the show — I actually think it had the most positive impact on my mental health.”
Collard’s frankness about his struggles and the journey from adversity to personal growth is likely to strike a chord with many viewers, especially those who may have faced similar losses. Miscarriage remains a subject that carries significant stigma, and for a public figure to address it in this way could foster further open conversation around the topic.
The new series of *Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins* promises not only gruelling physical trials but also moments of real human vulnerability, with Collard’s story setting a notable tone for what is to come. The programme routinely allows contestants to explore and discuss their personal histories under immense pressure, sometimes resulting in powerful revelations such as these.
As Collard continues to demonstrate a determination to dispel the negative image that plagued his early career, it’s clear that both personal hardship and new beginnings have played their part in shaping a more reflective and grounded individual. The birth of his son Leo, and his ongoing relationship with Woods, appear to be at the heart of his transformation as he moves forward with fresh resolve, both on and off our screens.