Overview
- Brazil was taken off air during last Thursday’s Breakfast show after feeling unwell, with Katie Shanahan stepping in mid-broadcast.
- talkSPORT confirmed Bruce co-hosted Wednesday’s programme alongside Ally McCoist while Brazil continues his recovery.
- Brazil sent a fresh update saying he feels fighting fit after tests and expects to be back next week, though his recovery has taken longer than first hoped.
- The station’s short-term lineup has McCoist with Gabby Agbonlahor on Thursday and Ray Parlour with Shebahn Aherne on Friday.
- Brazil, 66, has fronted the Breakfast show since 2000 with reduced duties since 2020, and Bruce has recently been a regular contributor to the network.