STEPHEN Mulhern has been replaced on the ITV show by the Coronation Street legend after a difficult few weeks following the sad death of his father.
Stephen, 47, is one of ITV’s most popular presenters thanks to his roles in Deal or Not, Ice Dancing and Winged Phrase.
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Stephen Mulhern has been replaced on the ITV show as he takes a break after a tough few weeksCredits: I
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Stephen was devastated by the death of his father Christopher Credit: Getty
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Sally Lindsay will host The Big Soap Quiz this year in place of Stephen Credit: Getty
The star also chairs the Big Soap Quiz every year, and was set to host the 2024 edition.
But sadly, following the death of his father Christopher, Stephen had to step back from his leadership duties and was replaced by Sally Lindsay.
Sally, 51, knows a lot about soaps thanks to her role as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street from 2001 to 2006.
Stephen usually keeps the details of his private life a secret, but the news of his father’s death was revealed this week after the presenter was taken to hospital.
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The Sun exclusively revealed how Stephen collapsed while enjoying a meal alone at Pizza Express.
Stephen drank with the meal but is believed to have reacted to the anesthetic he received for surgery earlier that day.
Emergency services were called after staff became concerned about Stephen at around 8pm on Wednesday.
He was examined by paramedics and taken from Sunningdale, Berks, to nearby Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley, Surrey, as a precaution.
A source told The Sun: “Stephen has been going through an incredibly difficult time recently. He is grieving the loss of his father, with whom he was so, so close.
“He’s also been battling several well-documented health issues, and on Wednesday morning he had a procedure that required local anesthesia.
“He went to a quiet, solo dinner that night, had a few drinks and just reacted incredibly badly. He is only human and his father’s death has hit him hard.“Stephen immediately felt unwell and concerned staff came and called 999. Paramedics examined him and took him to hospital as a precaution.
“He was also called by his mother to reassure her that he was fine. Stephen is now recovering well at home and resting.
“He is so grateful for the care he received and is horrified that he had such a terrible — and public — reaction to the anesthesia.”
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The Big Soap Quiz pits the cast of Coronation Street and Emmerdale against each other.
The team captains are usually Corrien Jack P. Shepherd – who plays David Platt – and Mark Charnock, who is best known for his role as Marlon Dingle in Emmerdale.
However, the team captains and team members who will be preparing for the biggest soap operas of the year are yet to be confirmed for the 2024 edition.
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Stephen was taken to hospital this week as a precaution after collapsing while at dinner Credit: Getty
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