Noel Fielding has continued to be active on social media, sharing an eccentric array of Instagram posts, amid growing worry for his health.
Concern has been rising for the Great British Bake Off star, 51, after he abruptly pulled out of filming for his comedy series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin due to ill health.
Despite the concern, Noel hasn’t pulled out of the spotlight completely and has been continuing to post on Instagram over the past few weeks.
Shortly before Christmas, Noel shared a snap to the photo sharing app after making headbands with his children.
The image saw him outing into the camera while modelling the homemade hair accessory.
Alongside the image, he penned: ‘Can’t be a***d to go Xmas Shopping ? Too sickly to go online ? Try making head bands with bleeding eye balls drawn onto them ! Perfect for Auntie Elsie or Uncle Frank ! x’
Noel Fielding has continued to be active on social media, sharing an eccentric array of Instagram posts, amid growing worry for his health
Concern has been rising for the Great British Bake Off star , 51, after he abruptly pulled out of filming for his comedy series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin due to ill health
The comedy later took to Instagram on New Year’s day as he wrote: ‘HappY NeW YEar I HopE ITs A gOod OnE ! SpEnT WiTh The PEEps YOu LOve x’
While he also paid tribute to the late director David Lynch on Thursday, sharing a black and white snap of him with a monkey alongside a series of black hearts.
Noel played the lead role of the legendary highwayman in the multi-million-pound show which had its first series on Apple TV last spring but it was reported earlier this week that series two was axed mid-production.
A spokesperson for the comedian confirmed to MailOnline: ‘This is a private and confidential matter regarding our client’s health.
‘We are saddened by the decision to cease production but we cannot make any further comment on this matter.’
Meanwhile, a source close to the show told The Times: ‘Noel has said that he can’t film any more and so there was no choice but to stop.
‘It’s not a decision that was taken lightly and they wouldn’t have got to this extreme result if every possible solution hadn’t been exhausted.
‘People have been very concerned about Noel’s wellbeing and given him time to recover but there are also significant repercussions. Some people are furious.’
Shortly before Christmas, Noel shared a snap to the photo sharing app after making headbands with his children
The comedy later took to Instagram on New Year’s day as he wrote: ‘HappY NeW YEar I HopE ITs A gOod OnE ! SpEnT WiTh The PEEps YOu LOve x’
While he also paid tribute to the late director David Lynch on Thursday, sharing a black and white snap of him with a monkey alongside a series of black hearts
It comes after reports the cast and crew working on the show are planning to sue the show’s makers after it was axed.
While filming was set to resume for the second series after the Christmas holidays, cast and crew have received the devastating news that it would not be happening.
It has been reported that Noel didn’t return after the festive break and now more than 100 are considering a class action lawsuit against the makers of the Apple TV+ comedy.
They report that because Noel – who plays the character of Turpin – is also a co-writer and executive producer he is likely to be sued too.
The publication claims he left for France before the team learned of the shock axing news and has not been seen in public since.
A source said: ‘Axing a show halfway through production is virtually unheard of – plus there’s a mystery over just what has happened.
‘It’s left bosses of other shows he is on feeling extremely nervous.
Noel played the lead role of the legendary highwayman in the multi-million-pound show which had its first series on Apple TV last spring but it was reported earlier this week that series two was axed mid-production
When filming was set to resume for the second series after the Christmas holidays, cast and crew received the devastating news that it would not be happening
‘Plus he’ll have to contend with any legal action. It will be a difficult few months for him.’
MailOnline have contacted Noel’s representatives for comment.
Elsewhere, amid his ill health, there are fears for Noel’s return to the Great British Bake Off, which is is due to start filming for series 16 this spring.
Noel co-hosts the Channel 4 show with Alison Hammond. MailOnline have contacted Channel 4 representatives for comment.
Originally known for his dark comedic style, Noel became a household name after he joined the hosting line-up of the Great British Bake Off back in 2017.
Seen as an unusual choice at the time, he has gone on to win the hearts of viewers, co-hosting the show with Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas and most recently Alison Hammond.
Back in 2021 the star sparked concern after he suddenly disappeared halfway through an episode of the Channel 4 show with a mystery illness.
Elsewhere, amid his ill health, there are fears for Noel’s return to the Great British Bake Off, which is is due to start filming for series 16 this spring
Noel co-hosts the Channel 4 show with Alison Hammond
Co-host Matt told viewers: ‘Okay Bakers, Noel is feeling a little under the weather, but we’re going to carry on…’ as he took on the duties solo for the last 10 minutes of the show.
Born in South London, Noel met fellow comedian Julian Barratt at Croydon art college and they formed the eccentric comedy troupe the Mighty Boosh.
The group earned their big break after they won best newcomer at Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 1998 and three BBC series of Might Boosh followed as well as sell out stage shows.
Putting Noel firmly on the map he went on to play Richmond in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd and star team captain opposite Phil Jupitus on Never Mind The Buzzcocks from 2009 to 2015.
Embracing the rock and roll lifestyle, Noel became no stranger to the party scene and was regularly seen on night’s out with stars including Russell Brand, Pete Doherty, Amy Winehouse and even Courtney Love.
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