MEN Behaving Badly star Caroline Quentin has pulled out of switching on the Christmas lights in Exeter this evening – with BBC Devon's Judi Spiers taking her place.
Ms Quentin was due to flick the switch to lighten up Princesshay Shopping Centre but a spokesman for the centre has confirmed she now won't be appearing.
No explanation for her no-show was given.
Athlete Jo Pavey is still due to take to the stage and will switch on the lights alongside Judi at 6.30pm.
A spokesman said: "Caroline Quentin has sent her apologies and unfortunately cannot make it this evening. Judi Spiers now takes her spot alongside Jo Pavey. She was the obvious choice for her role as a patron for Dreamaway and Families for Children.
"Everything else is as planned and is all on track for the big switch on at 6.30pm."
