The BBC has delayed the Mandy Christmas special, originally scheduled for broadcast on December 22, 2025, until 2026. The episode, titled 'The Mandy Who Knew Too Much', was pulled from the schedule at the last minute, with Beetlejuice replacing it.
The broadcaster has not provided a reason for the change, but the British Comedy Guide reports that the BBC wants to revise sections of the episode before transmission. The special was recorded earlier in 2025 alongside the current series.
Viewers have speculated on social media about possible reasons, including jokes about Donald Trump or other political figures. However, a BBC spokesperson confirmed to WalesOnline that the decision is unrelated to Trump, who does not appear or is mentioned in the episode.
The episode's synopsis reads: 'Mandy rarely dabbles in global diplomacy, especially over Christmas when it's so cold out and there's good telly on, but when she does, you can bet that she makes a real difference to the balance of power in the world.'
The BBC has not confirmed which scenes are being edited or when in 2026 the special will air.
