By David Craig

Published: Thursday, 17 March 2022 at 12:00 am


Joel Dommett has been forced to pull out of Friday night’s Comic Relief fundraiser after testing positive for COVID-19, it has been announced.

The Masked Singer presenter broke the news on Instagram, where he also announced that replacing him in the star-studded line-up would be I’m A Celebrity favourite Vernon Kay.

Dommett described the former Family Fortunes host as an “ace” choice, insisting he will be watching the festivities from home, while adding that Kay is “better looking” and “more talented” than him.

More to follow.