Sir Bruce Forsyth is recovering at home after being admitted to hospital following a fall.
The 87-year-old TV presenter's injuries means he has had to pull out of hosting his planned variety show Bruce's Hall of Fame, The Mirror reports.
Forsyth was due to present the show alongside Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong, who will now take over the role of compere in Forsyth's absence.
In a statement, Kalooki Pictures, the company behind the variety show, said: "This morning, Sir Bruce Forsyth slipped and fell at his home resulting in facial abrasions and minor concussion.
"He attended hospital and had a series of scans and tests all of which happily proved negative.
"However, because of his injury, he has been told by doctors he must have complete rest for at least seven days."
Speaking after his fall, Forsyth added: "I was really looking forward to this show and working with such a talented cast,...
The 87-year-old TV presenter's injuries means he has had to pull out of hosting his planned variety show Bruce's Hall of Fame, The Mirror reports.
Forsyth was due to present the show alongside Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong, who will now take over the role of compere in Forsyth's absence.
In a statement, Kalooki Pictures, the company behind the variety show, said: "This morning, Sir Bruce Forsyth slipped and fell at his home resulting in facial abrasions and minor concussion.
"He attended hospital and had a series of scans and tests all of which happily proved negative.
"However, because of his injury, he has been told by doctors he must have complete rest for at least seven days."
Speaking after his fall, Forsyth added: "I was really looking forward to this show and working with such a talented cast,...
- 10/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth has been hospitalised following a fall. The 87-year-old TV presenter suffered a concussion and facial abrasions after falling at his home and was admitted to hospital for tests. He has since been released but was told by doctors to rest for a week, forcing him to pull out of presenting his upcoming variety show 'Bruce's Hall Of Fame' for BBC One. Kalooki Pictures, which produces the show, said in a statement: ''Sir Bruce Forsyth slipped and fell at his home resulting in facial abrasions and minor concussion. ''He attended hospital and had a series of scans and tests all...
- 10/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sir Bruce Forsyth has been hospitalised following a fall. The 87-year-old TV presenter suffered a concussion and facial abrasions after falling at his home and was admitted to hospital for tests. He has since been released but was told by doctors to rest for a week, forcing him to pull out of presenting his upcoming variety show 'Bruce's Hall Of Fame' for BBC One. Kalooki Pictures, which produces the show, said in a statement: ''Sir Bruce Forsyth slipped and fell at his home resulting in facial abrasions and minor concussion. ''He attended hospital and had a series of scans and tests all...
- 10/7/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Bruce's Hall of Fame: BBC One, 8.30pm
Brucie's back at the London Palladium, as veteran entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth returns to the stage on which he made his name with a host of special guests.
Jessie Wallace, Jamie Cullum, Alfie Boe, Jon Culshaw, Jason Manford and Ben Miller follow in the footsteps of their idols at the famous central London venue in this special one-off performance.
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Fifty Funniest Moments 2014: Channel 4, 9.30pm
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Brucie's back at the London Palladium, as veteran entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth returns to the stage on which he made his name with a host of special guests.
Jessie Wallace, Jamie Cullum, Alfie Boe, Jon Culshaw, Jason Manford and Ben Miller follow in the footsteps of their idols at the famous central London venue in this special one-off performance.
Top Gear Patagonia Special: BBC Two, 8.30pm
In the first half of a two-part special which sees Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May travelling 1,600 miles across Patagonia, the trio take three used V8-engined sports cars on the road.
Headed for the world's most southernmost city Ushuaia, Jeremy, Richard and James hope to use their Porsche 928, Lotus Esprit and Ford Mustang in a game of car football against Argentina.
Fifty Funniest Moments 2014: Channel 4, 9.30pm
Danny Dyer, Katherine Ryan, Eamonn Holmes,...
- 12/27/2014
- Digital Spy
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