Stephen Mulhern has been replaced as host of The Big Quiz: Coronation Street Vs Emmerdale following health issues and the death of his father.

Mulhern is well-known for his various TV presenting roles including on Deal or No Deal, Dancing on Ice and Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

He has also hosted The Big Quiz: Coronation Street Vs Emmerdale on ITV since 2011.

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Stephen Mulhern replaced as host of The Big Quiz

However, Mulhern was taken to hospital earlier this week after collapsing in a Pizza Express restaurant.

An ambulance was called at around 8pm on Wednesday (November 27) after staff became concerned for the 47-year-old.

He was checked over by paramedics and taken from Sunningdale, Berks, to nearby Frimley Park hospital in Camberley, Surrey, as a precaution.

This fall comes following the death of his father, Christopher, who passed away recently.

Stephen Mulhern is set to host You Bet! on ITV alongside Holly Willoughby, with the new series starting on December 7.Stephen Mulhern is set to host You Bet! on ITV alongside Holly Willoughby, with the new series starting on December 7. (Image: ITV/Rollercoaster) As a result of the recent health scare and the death of his father, Mulhern has stepped down from his hosting role on this year's The Big Quiz, according to The Metro.

Who will replace Stephen Mulhern on The Big Quiz?

Former Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay is set to replace Mulhern as host of The Big Quiz.

Lindsay, 51, is no stranger to soap operas having played Shelley Unwin in Corrie for five years, from 2001 to 2006.

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The Big Quiz sees stars from Emmerdale and Coronation Street go head-to-head to test their soap knowledge.

Regular team captains are Jack P. Shepherd (David Platt) and Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle) from Coronation Street and Emmerdale respectively.

Previous editions of The Big Quiz: Coronation Street Vs Emmerdale are available to watch on ITVX.