Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
Brendan O'Carroll, the creator and star of the popular TV sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys, has announced that the show's scheduled Christmas and New Year specials have been cancelled due to a broken jaw. The 70-year-old actor and writer revealed the news on Instagram on Monday, stating that he would undergo immediate surgery. A CT scan revealed that O'Carroll had two fractures in his mandible (jaw), necessitating surgery and a few months of recovery time.
O'Carroll expressed sincere regret for cancelling the 2026 Christmas and New Year specials, saying he hopes to bring Mrs. Brown's Boys back on the screen in 2027. The long-running comedy series, which premiered in 2011 and is filmed at BBC Scotland studios in Glasgow, has a large and loyal fan base, despite facing criticism. O'Carroll also postponed his festive Mrs Brown's Boys D'Panto shows in Dublin and Killarney, with an aim to reschedule them for 2027.
He apologized to fans for the disappointment caused and emphasized his commitment to getting back to full health. The actor thanked production company MCD and the BBC for their understanding during this difficult time. A BBC spokesperson expressed hope for O'Carroll's speedy recovery and working with him on plans for Mrs Brown's Boys in 2027.
Written by urgent.news from BBC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
