Channel 4's Sunday Brunch faced an awkward beginning on Sunday, May 25, when actor Danny Dyer failed to appear at the scheduled start of the programme. Hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were forced to inform viewers that the former EastEnders star was 'on his way', attributing the delay to filming commitments for the second series of his 80s drama, Rivals.
Despite the absence, the show continued with other guests including Christian Cooke, singer Louise, Alex Horne, Georgia Tennant, Patrick Grant, and a musical performance from cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. However, Dyer's no-show sparked a flurry of reactions on social media platform X, with fans speculating about the reason for his tardiness.
One viewer joked about Dyer's reputation for colourful language, while another speculated he might have spent Saturday night out with the crew. A third fan simply asked if he was 'stuck in the toilet'. The actor eventually turned up an hour into the broadcast after completing his Rivals commitments.
Dyer's series Rivals, a Disney+ adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper's novel, has been renewed for a second season after a BAFTA-nominated debut. The upcoming season will feature twelve episodes and welcomes back David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, and Dyer. Dame Jilly Cooper expressed her excitement, saying she is 'utterly sex-static' about the new season.
