Yinka Bokinni congratulated minutes into Sunday Brunch
Yinka Bokinni was congratulated minutes into Sunday Brunch after announcing her second pregnancy this week. Tim Lovejoy gifted the Radio 1 and Capital Xtra presenter a branded baby grow live on Channel 4 as she stood in for holidaying co-host Simon Rimmer.
Key Takeaways
- Yinka co-hosted Sunday Brunch with Tim Lovejoy on 19 July 2026 while Simon Rimmer was on holiday.
- Tim congratulated her minutes into the live Channel 4 show and gifted a white Sunday Brunch baby grow.
- Yinka, 37, announced her second pregnancy on Instagram on Tuesday 14 July with an ultrasound video captioned "Round two."
- Guests included Tom Kerridge, Joe Pasquale, Kerry Ellis, Calam Lynch, Fiona Allen and Baby Queen.
- Celebrity friends including Oti Mabuse and Ellie Leach publicly congratulated Yinka online.
What happened on Sunday Brunch with Yinka?
This weekend's Channel 4 cooking programme was presented by Tim Lovejoy and Yinka Bokinni. She stepped in to replace Simon Rimmer while he was on holiday, telling viewers: "Simon is on his holibobs, so you've got me today!"
Just moments later, Tim congratulated Yinka after she announced her second pregnancy earlier in the week. He handed her a gold box containing a white baby grow with the show's logo across the front.
"Yinka, we've got something for you as well because you announced this week that you're pregnant, we've got [this] for you," Tim said. A delighted Yinka replied, "Oh, this is so cute!" as the room erupted into applause.
She joked: "I don't think this is going to fit me, Tim. You should have got a different size, I'm a growing lady!" Tim answered, "Congratulations anyway," and she thanked him.
How did Yinka announce her second pregnancy?
The radio and TV presenter, 37, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday (14 July), posting a video from her ultrasound scan. According to The Sun, she filmed herself listening to the baby's heartbeat and becoming emotional as she saw movement on screen, captioning the post simply: "Round two."
Friends rushed to congratulate her. Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, who is also expecting her second child, wrote: "Congratulations darling! Finally, a friend I'll be texting at 2:35am." Former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, Davina McCall and Charley Marlowe also sent warm messages.
In 2024, Yinka announced she was pregnant with her first child while attending the Brit Awards. More celebrity breaking news follows stars as they share major life updates.
Why was Simon Rimmer missing from Sunday Brunch?
Simon Rimmer, 63, has co-hosted Sunday Brunch with Tim Lovejoy since 2012. For the 19 July episode he was simply on holiday. Yinka flagged the stand-in role on Instagram earlier in the week, writing she was co-hosting with Tim at 10am.
Viewers reacted positively on X, with some greeting the temporary pairing and others congratulating Yinka on her pregnancy. Alongside chef Tom Kerridge, the guest lineup featured Joe Pasquale, Kerry Ellis, Calam Lynch, Fiona Allen and Baby Queen.
Simon is set to return next week, when he and Tim will be joined by Gyles Brandreth, Ricky Wilson, Nicola Benedetti and Stephen Mangan. Sunday Brunch is available to stream on Channel 4.