Chef Simon Rimmer was replaced on the Sunday Brunch TV show today after a family tragedy. Miquita Oliver filled in for Simon in the latest show as the presenter takes time off following the death of his father Peter.
Introducing Miquita to the show, his co-host Tim Lovejoy said: “As you know Simon has stepped away from the show this week. We are sending him our love.”
The celebrity chef took to social media on Friday afternoon to announce the heartbreaking news of his dad’s death as he called the 89-year-old a hero. Sharing a photo of them smiling side by side together, Simon wrote: “It’s with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my hero, my dad Peter."
