The broadcaster hopes to return to the UK as soon as possible.
has cancelled a string of tour dates after being admitted to hospital in Australia with bronchial pneumonia.and QI, was due to begin the New Zealand leg of her tour on Sunday, visiting Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.A statement on Toksvig’s Twitter account said she hopes to return to the UK as soon as she becomes well enough to travel.“She has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia while still in Australia and is unable to travel & perform.
Her show, titled Sandi Toksvig Live!, is described as being “an evening of comedy and curiosities” in which she shares “little known facts” and tells “tall tales” alongside some “really silly jokes”. Toksvig announced her departure as co-host of Bake Off in January 2020, saying she wanted to focus on other projects.
Little Britain star Matt Lucas was announced as her replacement, joining Noel Fielding to present from inside the Channel 4 show’s tent.
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