Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw

Brendan O'Carroll, aged 70 and the creator as well as star of the BBC sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys, has called off the Christmas and New Year specials planned for 2026 due to a broken jaw that requires urgent surgery. On Monday, he shared on Instagram that a CT scan revealed two fractures in his mandible, leading to a recovery period of several months. The specials were set to be filmed at the BBC Scotland studios in Glasgow, where the show has been produced since its inception in 2011. Additionally, O'Carroll has postponed his festive stage performances, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Panto?, originally slated for Dublin and Killarney, aiming to reschedule them for 2027. Heartbroken, he apologized to his fans and expressed gratitude towards MCD and the BBC for their support. A BBC spokesperson wished him a swift recovery and confirmed that plans for the show's return in 2027 are underway. Despite facing criticism, the long-running comedy, featuring O'Carroll as the outspoken Irish matriarch Agnes Brown, has enjoyed significant ratings success and has won numerous National Television Awards. O'Carroll reassured fans that "Agnes Brown and her family will be back."