Brendan O’Carroll cancels Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s specials due to ‘immediate surgery’

| Live News reporter Published August 17, 2026 11:31am Updated August 17, 2026 11:55am Brendan O’Carroll said he requires ‘immediate surgery’ on his jaw (Picture: BBC/Alan Peebles) Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has announced that he is cancelling two upcoming Christmas and New Year’s specials due to an ‘immediate surgery’ needed on his jaw. The 70-year-old comedian shared the news with his fans on social media, saying he was ‘heartbroken’. ‘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,’ he said in a statement. ‘Following a CT Scan, it was found that I had two fractures in my mandible (jaw) which requires immediate surgery and a few months recovery.’ O’Carroll, who first created the character Mrs Brown on a radio series in the early 1990’s, went on to say that he is talking with the BBC about getting Mrs. Brown’s Boys back on the screen in 2027. ‘I will sadly have to postpone both the 3 Arena Dublin and INEC Killarney Shows “Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Panto?” which were scheduled for later this year,’ he continued. The Mrs Brown’s Boy star said he is talking with the BBC about getting his show back on the screen in 2027 (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) He said that he is also working with MCD Productions to try to reschedule these shows for 2027. ‘I would like to thank MCD and the BBC for their support and understanding at this difficult time,’ he added. ‘This decision has not been taken lightly and has been made on medical advice from my Consultant. To say I am heartbroken is an absolute understatement. ‘I would like to sincerely apologise to all our fans who were looking forward to seeing the shows and for any disappointment caused. ‘I now need to focus on getting myself back to full health, and I genuinely cannot wait to see you all again in 2027. Our fans mean the world to us, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support and trust me Agnes Brown and her family will be back! With Love, Brendan O’ Carroll.’ The BBC confirmed that they are in talks with O’Carroll about getting Mrs Brown’s Boys back on the BBC in 2027. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you A spokesperson for the corporation said: ‘We wish Brendan a full and speedy recovery and are working with him on plans for Mrs Brown’s Boys in 2027.’ TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.