Sunday Brunch shake-up as Tim Lovejoy replaced on Channel 4 show
This month, viewers of Sunday Brunch will notice a slight shake-up in the presenting team as Tim Lovejoy takes a break from the Channel 4 programme.
On 22nd June, audiences will see Simon Rimmer, Tim's usual co-host, joined by popular reality star Vicky Pattinson.
The pair will be chatting with an array of celebrities during the show, including Rosie Jones, Gavin Rossdale and Fleur East.
A preview for the upcoming episode states: "Simon Rimmer and guest presenter Vicky Pattison host the food and chat show. Rosie Jones tells us about her new Channel 4 sitcom, Pushers.
"Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale gives us the lowdown on the band's new album. Fleur East chats about the Hits Radio Breakfast Show.
"Comedian Tim Key talks about his new tour. Susannah Fielding tells us about starring in a new theatre run of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Nicky Campbell chats about his new album. And there's music from Allie Sherlock."
It remains unclear why Tim won't be hosting on 22nd June, but it's expected that he'll return to his regular presenting duties soon after, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The 57-year-old has been a staple of the Channel 4 show since it began in 2012, co-hosting alongside Simon.
Over the years, the duo have interviewed a diverse range of stars, including Josh Groban, Jamie Laing, Emma Bunton and Netflix sensation Bre Tiesi.
In 2022, Tim reflected on his decade-long stint on the programme, expressing nothing but admiration for his time on Sunday Brunch.
He shared with Metro: "I've been on TV at the weekend now for 26 years and it's such a long time that I feel like I'm part of viewers' families. People think they know me.
"The show has evolved over 10 years, and the pandemic helped it go into a new stage where we have a lot of Zoom callers. It's a lovely place to work and the guests love doing it."
The pandemic brought a shift in how the show was presented, with the two hosts adapting to pre-recorded segments as per the stay-at-home guidance.
Discussing the adaptation on his podcast, Tim revealed: "To begin with, we hated doing it because obviously we're used to doing a live TV show.
"It took us quite a long time to actually get the technique going where we weren't talking over each other."
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