Tim Lovejoy was absent from the March 15, 2025 episode of Sunday Brunch, with Yinka Bokinni stepping in as co-host, according to multiple reports. The show also moved from Channel 4 to E4 for the day to accommodate Paralympics coverage. Bokinni explained that Lovejoy was having a lie-in and would be absent for that week and the next, but assured viewers he had left a handover.
During the broadcast, comedian Sam Campbell swore live on air. Co-host Simon Rimmer warned Campbell to moderate his language, and Campbell apologized, according to reports. The incident occurred as the show aired on its temporary E4 slot.
Not the same without Tim, you can't have Ant without Dec.
Viewers expressed mixed reactions to Bokinni's hosting debut. Some missed Lovejoy, with one social media user saying, "Not the same without Tim, you can't have Ant without Dec." Another wrote, "@timlovejoy too good for E4 then...?" However, others welcomed Bokinni, with comments such as "Yes, Yinka" and "Love this. I'm 100% tuning in."
@timlovejoy too good for E4 then...?
She's a bit too loud! Missing Tim. #SundayBrunch.
Never thought I'd say this, but not the same without Tim.
Yes, Yinka.
Love this. I'm 100% tuning in.
This is perfection.