Simon Rimmer was replaced on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch by radio presenter Yinka Bokinni11:41, 19 Jul 2026Updated 11:42, 19 Jul 2026Channel 4 star Simon Rimmer was replaced on the latest episode of Sunday Brunch.The 63-year-old old presenter has co-hosted Sunday Brunch since 2012, alongside Tim Lovejoy.The live show runs for three hours every week and sees Simon cook with Tim, as well as other famous chefs. It also features interviews with celebrity guests, and drink tastings.Tim returned to the White City studio this weekend (July 19) to host the latest episode of Sunday Brunch, but he wasn't joined by Simon. Instead, Capital Xtra and BBC Radio 1 presenter Yinka Bokinni stepped in, just days after announcing her second pregnancy.At the start of the show, Yinka explained that she had stepped in due to Simon currently being on holiday."Good morning, welcome to Sunday Brunch live on Channel 4," Tim began, before Yinka added: "Simon is on his holibobs, so you've got me today!"Viewers quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts, with one person writing: "No Simon today. Hello Yinka, hello Tim."Others congratulated Yinka on her pregnancy, after Tim surprised her with a Sunday Brunch baby grow at the start of the programme.After unveiling the newborn outfit, a delighted Yinka said, "Oh, this is so cute!" just as the room erupted into enthusiastic applause. She jokingly added: "I don't think this is going to fit me, Tim. You should have got a different size, I'm a growing lady!"Yinka took to Instagram earlier this week to reveal that she'd be stepping in for Simon on Sunday Brunch."I'm baaaack baby! When @rimmersimon goes away... YINKA comes to play. I'll be co-hosting this weeks episode alongside @timlovejoy_official this Sunday - catch me at 10am," she wrote.Content cannot be displayed without consentFans quickly shared their delight in the comments section, with one person writing: "Love this!" Another added: "You're a great fit for temporary co-host!"Article continues belowA third said: "Great news. Underrated, should be on more TV, naturally funny. Loved your documentaries," with another similarly sharing: "Looking forward to it!"During the latest live show, Yinka and Tim were joined by chef Tom Kerridge, as well as Joe Pasquale, Kerry Ellis, Calam Lynch, Fiona Allen, and Baby Queen. Simon is set to return to Sunday Brunch next week, where he and Tim will be joined by Gyles Brandreth, Ricky Wilson, Nicola Benedetti and Stephen Mangan.Sunday Brunch is available to stream on Channel 4