CBS Reporter Serene Branson Possibly Suffers Stroke On-Air During Grammys Report

A viral video of Los Angeles reporter Serene Branson messing up her lines while reporting on the Grammys seemed to be an instance of stage fright. However, the UK Telegraph reported Monday that the situation could very well be much more serious.

After Branson was introduced by the studio anchors, she began to speak before quickly mispronouncing words, her speech rapidly becoming garbled the longer she spoke. YouTube videos hit the Internet with titles like "Serene Branson Wrestles Her Own Tongue," "Serene Branson GRAMMY FAIL! FUNNIEST 53rd GRAMMY AWARDS moment!" and "Can I Get A Translation."

The Telegraph reported that it was feared the CBS 2 News reporter had suffered a stroke on-air and had been hospitalized. Despite numerous reports about Branson suffering a stroke, CBS News 2 in Los Angeles has yet to comment about the incident.

Serene Branson is no stranger to reporting. A two-time Emmy nominee and the recipient of the Frank Shakespeare Award for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism, Branson was born and raised in Los Angeles and worked in Sacramento, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara previously.

According to the American Stroke Association, the warning signs of a stroke consist of sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, usually favoring one side of the body; confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; trouble seeing out of one or both eyes as well as difficulty walking, dizziness and loss of balance or coordination.

Branson's incident appears to fit the warning signs of a stroke and if so, the video quickly changes from the latest funny viral video to a sobering example of how quickly stroke can hit the human body. According to the American Stroke Association, if you believe you may be having a stroke, take these important actions:

-- Don't ignore the warning signs, even if they dissipate.

-- Make sure to check the time the first symptom started, as you'll be asked this when you're examined by a medical professional.

-- If you have one or several stroke symptoms that last for more than a few minutes, call 9-1-1 immediately.

-- If you're with someone who might be having stroke symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 even if the person denies the symptoms or protests. Denial is common. Prompt action is the key way to respond to this situation.

Serene Branson 'Hospitalized After Grammy's Speech Problems,' The Telegraph

Michael Sheridan, Serene Branson, CBS 2 News Reporter in Los Angeles, Suffers Possible Stroke During Live TV Report, New York Daily News

Serene Branson Biography, CBS

Stroke Warning Signs, American Heart Association