Coronation Street star Will Mellor pulls out of Sunday Brunch

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 21:27 · Archive

Actor Will Mellor has withdrawn from Channel 4's Sunday Brunch due to illness.

Coronation Street actor Will Mellor has withdrawn from Channel 4's Sunday Brunch due to illness, the show announced. Mellor was scheduled to appear on the programme on Sunday, November 8. In a post on social media, Sunday Brunch said: 'Unfortunately, Will Mellor is unable to join us on tomorrow's show due to illness. We look forward to having you back on the show soon.' Fans responded with messages of support, with many wishing him to 'get well soon'.

Mellor is best known for his role as Harvey Gaskell in Coronation Street. He has also appeared in other soaps including Hollyoaks, where he played Jambo Bolton, and EastEnders, playing Warren Stamp. More recently, he has featured in A Woman of Substance as Jack Harte and played Jimmy Spencer in The Teacher.

Despite Mellor's absence, Sunday Brunch will proceed with other guests. The show will feature Gregory Porter, Philippa Dunne and Daniel Weyman, alongside musical performances from Max Pope and The Djangos. The programme will be broadcast on Channel 4 at 10am and is presented by Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, featuring interviews, cooking demonstrations and drink tasting.

Coronation Street star Will Mellor pulls out of Sunday Brunch — Image: This Is Local London

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Coronation Street star forced to pull out of Channel 4 show at the last minuteWill Mellor has been forced to pull out of appearing on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch tomorrow (Sunday, November 8).This Is Local London · 7 Nov, 21:04
Coronation Street star forced to pull out of Channel 4 show at the last minuteWill Mellor has been forced to pull out of appearing on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch tomorrow (Sunday, November 8).Croydon Guardian · 7 Nov, 21:04
Coronation Street star forced to pull out of Channel 4 show at the last minuteWill Mellor has been forced to pull out of appearing on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch tomorrow (Sunday, November 8).News Shopper · 7 Nov, 21:04
Coronation Street star forced to pull out of Channel 4 show at the last minuteWill Mellor has been forced to pull out of appearing on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch tomorrow (Sunday, November 8).Wandsworth Guardian · 7 Nov, 21:04

In this story: Will Mellor · Coronation Street · Sunday Brunch · Channel 4 · Gregory Porter · Tim Lovejoy · Simon Rimmer

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