In a social media post, Brazil said he was grateful to the medical team who looked after him and that he is focusing on his recovery in private. He missed the Cheltenham Festival after presenting day one, and was also absent for two weeks in February 2026 due to an ear infection. According to Daily Mirror - Sport, Brazil described the ear infection as the worst he had ever felt, saying he thought he was going to fall off his chair.
It remains unclear what specific condition required the operation, when it took place, or when he will return to his regular show.