Glenn Hoddle suffered a heart attack on Saturday, his spokesman has confirmed.
Former England manager Hoddle collapsed at the BT Sport studios after appearing on Saturday Morning Sav.
He was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a "serious condition".
Hoddle’s spokesman said in a statement: "Glenn remains in a serious condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack yesterday. He continues to respond well to treatment.
"The family are grateful to everyone in the football family – and beyond – that have sent kind messages of support, they are very much appreciated.
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"In particular, Glenn and his family would like to publicly thank the BT Sport staff that treated him immediately on set following his collapse.
"Glenn is now in the care of the professional NHS medical services, who have also been exemplary in helping him and the family during the last 24 hours.
"Doctors have advised the most important thing for Glenn is time to rest. Therefore, his family have reiterated the request for their privacy to be respected during this period."
Hoddle was saved in part due to the quick thinking of sound supervisor Simon Daniels who provided mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Daniels wrote in a tweet: "So pleased that Glenn is now getting the best care possible in hospital.
"Just did what was necessary to give him a fighting chance. Thoughts are with his family. It was my training as a Special Constable that paid off."
On the shocking incident, Mirror Football columnist Robbie Savage, who presented the show, tweeted: "Worst experience of my life today, thoughts and prayers with Glenn and his family, so proud of our BT Sport team today, all heroes especially Simon."
Hoddle had appeared alongside Savage, Paul Ince, Steve Sidwell and Harry Redknapp on the live show – which aired on the Tottenham legend’s 61st birthday.
He was presented with a birthday cake live on the show.
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