Sunday Brunch halted for 'sad' news as star pulls out amid health battle
Hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were forced to reveal that one of their guests, Yungblud, would not be appearing on the Channel 4 show
Sunday Brunch experienced an unexpected shake-up after a guest had to cancel their appearance due to medical advice.
The popular Channel 4 programme was back on the telly on Sunday (June 15), serving up its usual mix of culinary delights, banter and tunes. Presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were joined by a fresh set of celebs.
During the episode, the duo engaged in conversation with stars such as Josh Groban, Gabriel Howell, Tom Hughes, Yinka Bokinni, and Lesley Joseph, while chart-topping sensation AJ Tracey delivered a musical performance.
However, singer Yungblud was notably absent from the line-up, having been forced to withdraw from the show following his doctor's orders.
"YUNGBLUD sadly isn't here," Tim announced. He elaborated: "He was going to be on last week's show and he was ill. Then he was going to be on this week's show and he's ill again.", reports the Manchester Evening News.
Simon contributed: "He's sent us a sick note Tim. A little handwritten sick note."
Tim then presented Yungblud's forthcoming album, Idols, which featured a handwritten note on the reverse.
As Simon read out the note, he conveyed: "In summary, he said, 'Dear Tim and Simon, I regret to inform you that I Yungblud will not be able to appear on your show this Sunday again. Doctors are insisting I spend the week horizontal.'".
Simon disclosed: "He's got tonsils," before resuming with Yungblud's note: "Enclosed is a £20 note in the hope that you will shamelessly promote my album that comes out this Friday, it's really good."
Last week saw Yungblud bow out, with pop and Indie sensation Jerub stepping in at the eleventh hour to fill the void.
Taking a seat for a chat on the couch with the hosts, Jerub admitted it had been a "tight squeeze" managing to pencil in his studio appearance, but he jumped at the chance when approached, eager to "make it work."
Sunday Brunch airs every Sunday at 10am on Channel 4.
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