Brendan O Carroll Cancels Mrs Browns Boys Christmas Specials After Jaw Surgery
- Brendan O’Carroll has cancelled the upcoming recordings for the 2026 Mrs.
- The 70-year-old creator and star of the BBC One comedy received the diagnosis following a computed tomography scan, which revealed two fractures in his mandible, according to RTÉ.
- 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.
Brendan O’Carroll has cancelled the upcoming recordings for the 2026 Mrs. Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s television specials, along with a live arena tour, after sustaining two fractures in his jaw that require immediate surgery, according to statements released by the BBC, RTÉ, and the show’s production partners.
Immediate Surgery Required for Two Jaw Fractures
The 70-year-old creator and star of the BBC One comedy received the diagnosis following a computed tomography scan, which revealed two fractures in his mandible, according to RTÉ. On medical advice from his consultant, O’Carroll will undergo immediate surgery followed by a recovery period lasting several months, as reported by the Daily Mail. MCD Productions confirmed that the medical development forced the cancellation of the holiday television recordings.
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,
O’Carroll stated that he was completely heartbroken by the postponement and offered sincere apologies to fans who had planned to attend the performances, according to RTÉ.
Live Tour Postponed and 2027 Planning Underway
In addition to the annual television broadcasts, the medical emergency impacts the touring stage schedule. O’Carroll announced the postponement of the Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Panto? arena shows at the 3Arena in Dublin and the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney, which were scheduled to run later in the year, according to the Daily Mail.
O’Carroll and MCD Productions are actively working to reschedule the live tour dates for 2027, according to RTÉ. The actor also confirmed he has already initiated discussions with the BBC regarding plans to return the television series to the screen in 2027, expressing gratitude to both the broadcaster and MCD Productions for their support and understanding during his recovery, as reported by the Daily Mail.
