Brendan O'Carroll has cancelled the recordings of the 2026 Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas and New Year's Specials, as he requires immediate surgery for fractures in his jaw.
The Irish actor and comedian said in a statement that he needs the surgery to fix fractures in his mandible, meaning he will not be able to go ahead with filming the BBC show. He said he and MCD Productions are currently working to reschedule the shows for 2027.
Postponement of live shows
Brendan also announced that he would have to postpone his Mrs Brown's Boys D'Panto? shows in Dublin and Killarney, which were scheduled for later this year.
The statement, shared on social media, read: "It is with sincere regret I must announce that due to an unexpected medical issue I will have to cancel the recordings of the 2026 Mrs. Brown's Boys Christmas and New Year's Specials. Following a CT Scan, it was found that I had two fractures in my mandible (jaw) which requires immediate surgery and a few months recovery."
He added: "I am talking with the BBC about getting Mrs. Brown's Boys back on the screen in 2027. I will sadly have to postpone both the 3 Arena Dublin and Gleneagle Arena Shows 'Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Panto?' which were scheduled for later this year. We are currently working with MCD to try to reschedule these show for 2027. I would like to thank MCD and the BBC for their support and understanding at this difficult time."
Heartbroken and apologetic
He continued: "This decision has not been taken lightly and has been made on medical advice from my Consultant. To say I am heartbroken is an absolute understatement. I would like to sincerely apologise to all our fans who were looking forward to seeing the shows and for any disappointment caused."
He concluded: "I now need to focus on getting myself back to full health, and I genuinely cannot wait to see you all again in 2027. Our fans mean the world to us, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support and trust me Agnes Brown and her family will be back !"
