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Bruce Forsyth Pulls Out Of Show After Fall

Bruce Forsyth Pulls Out Of Show After Fall

Sir Bruce Forsyth has been forced to pull out of presenting his variety show after he slipped and fell at his home.

The 87-year-old showbiz veteran was admitted to hospital following the fall and has been told by doctors to rest for at least a week.

Sir Bruce was set to take to the stage for his variety show - Sir Bruce's Hall of Fame - alongside names such as comedian Catherine Tate and Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong.

The show, which is expected to be screened in the new year, will now be compered by Armstrong in Sir Bruce's absence.

The show's production company, Kalooki Pictures, said in a statement: "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, Sir Bruce said: "I was really looking forward to this show and working with such a talented cast, and I am really sad not to be part of it.

"It is now in the most capable hands of Alexander Armstrong and I would like to wish him, the guests and the whole production team good luck on Sunday."

It is not the first time Sir Bruce has had to pull out of work.

In October 2013, he had to pull out of hosting Strictly Come Dancing after being taken ill with flu.

Sir Bruce, the host of the series from 2004 to 2014, also missed a programme through illness in 2009.

The producers of Strictly regularly scheduled rest weeks into Sir Bruce's schedule during the series to help him cope with the workload of fronting three months of weekly live programmes.