Brendan O'Carroll has announced that the 2026 Mrs. Brown's Boys Christmas and New Year's Specials will not be filmed due to an unexpected medical issue. The 70-year-old Irish actor, who plays Agnes Brown, shared the news in a statement, expressing his regret and heartbreak.
Medical Issue Forces Cancellation
Following a CT scan, O'Carroll revealed he has two fractures in his mandible (jaw), which require immediate surgery and a few months of recovery. The decision to cancel the recordings was made on medical advice from his consultant, and he described being heartbroken as "an absolute understatement."
In his statement, O'Carroll said: "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." He added that he is "talking with the BBC about getting Mrs. Brown’s Boys back on the screen in 2027."
Live Shows Postponed
The comedian will also postpone some of his live shows scheduled to take place in Dublin and Gleneagle later this year. He apologized to fans, saying: "I would like to sincerely apologise to all our fans who were looking forward to seeing the shows and for any disappointment caused."
O'Carroll ended his statement with a message of hope: "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!"
Fans Show Support
Fans have taken to the comments to send their love and support. One wrote: "Sad to hear this but hope you have a speedy recovery, Brendan. Take care." Another said: "Christmas won't be the same without you guys but health has to come first. Wishing you a speedy recovery, look forward to seeing you all on the screen again in 2027, Remember folks a good thing is always worth the wait. Take care, Brendan."
