Tim Lovejoy was absent from the Sunday Brunch episode on March 15, with Yinka Bokinni filling in for him, according to multiple reports. Viewers had mixed reactions to Bokinni hosting, with some missing Lovejoy and others delighted to see her, multiple reports indicate. The episode aired on E4 instead of Channel 4, as the show was moved to accommodate Channel 4's coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, according to multiple reports.
During the broadcast, comedian Sam Campbell used bad language live on air, with the Daily Mirror - Main reporting he swore. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Simon Rimmer then warned Campbell to moderate his language, and Campbell apologized for his language, the outlet reported. In a subsequent episode on April 5, Tim Lovejoy made an unclear apology, with multiple reports stating it was unclear what language he was apologizing for.
f**k
The reasons for Lovejoy's absence beyond having a lie-in and the specific inappropriate language he apologized for remain unknown, as do the full details of the handover notes he left for Bokinni and how long she will continue to fill in.
moderate your language by the way
Sorry about that.