Coronation Street star misses event after violent illness
However, the 60-year-old actor was forced to pull out after falling 'violently ill'
Craig Charles forced to pull out of event after falling 'violently ill'
I'd just like to say sorry to showmasters and the fans at comicon. I made it to the hotel but woke up at 3 this morning with stomach pains. I then proceeded to be violently ill for hours. Not a pretty sight. I tried to see if it would wear off but at 10 am I called it off and… — Craig Charles (@CCfunkandsoul) July 6, 2025
Discussing the ITV Coronation Street star's whereabouts, the event shared: "We contacted Craig at 9am to be be told that due to a family emergency he would not be in until 11am.
"At 11.30am we spent 20 minutes knocking on his hotel room door where there was no answer.
"His Red Dwarf colleagues were able to contact him at 12.30 where he confirmed he was ill and unable to attend. These are the facts."
They added: "The Group shot will go ahead with Danny, Robert and Hattie, and ticket holders will receive an automatic £60 refund to allow for the change of lineup.
"If anybody does not want the group shot, any unused tickets will automatically be refunded after the show."
Digital is all fine and dandy CD's are cool, but we all know that the wax it where it's at. My Trunk Of Funk Vol 3 is a veritable fistful of funky things.. get it on your turntable! @imprssvcllctve @bbemusic https://t.co/8yy4zKiqXi pic.twitter.com/QYvgez2iwd — Craig Charles (@CCfunkandsoul) September 5, 2024
Later that day, Craig Charles shared an update himself, according to The Sun.
He wrote: "I'd just like to say sorry to showmasters and the fans at Comicon.
"I made it to the hotel but woke up at 3 this morning with stomach pains.
"I then proceeded to be violently ill for hours. Not a pretty sight.
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"I tried to see if it would wear off, but at 10 am I called it off and came back to Manchester."
Craig added: "I'm feeling slightly better now, and I'm drinking lots of water and electrolytes.
"Again, sorry for the cancellation, and I look forward to next time."
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