Jeremy Vine has vanished from his own show this week, with Rob Rinder stepping in to host. According to the star, you’ll “really enjoy” what he’s been doing instead.
Comedian Susan Calman covered for Vine on his Channel 5 show until Friday, January 16. Sharing her experience on social media, she thanked the team for making her feel “very welcome and supported”, adding that there is “nothing like some live television to get the heart rate going”.
Naturally, viewers have been asking the same question: where exactly is Jeremy Vine?
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He is not on holiday, and he has not quietly stepped away. In fact, Vine has already revealed why he is off his usual daytime duties, and it all comes down to another TV project.
The real reason why Jeremy Vine isn’t on TV today
Jeremy Vine has stepped away from his show for three weeks to film Celebrity Puzzling series 2.
The quiz show made its return on Channel 5 last year, offering a format not too far removed from Richard Osman’s House of Games. Celebrities compete against one another while tackling brainteasers mixed with pop culture and general knowledge.
The series was renewed in December, and filming is now underway, explaining Vine’s temporary absence from daytime TV.
In an Instagram post, Vine teased what is to come, writing: “I think you’re REALLY going to enjoy #CelebrityPuzzling”, alongside a video of him trying on various pairs of glasses.
One follower asked: “Are you on holiday? I keep flicking onto Vine 5 but there’s someone else presenting!”
Vine replied: “Um… have a look again at this post.”
So while he may be missing from the studio, he is very much still on the clock.
Jeremy Vine return date
Jeremy Vine has confirmed he’ll return to host his Channel 5 show on Monday, January 26.
It had earlier been speculated that he’d come back (January 19), but Vine has since addressed his absence on Instagram.
“If you’ve asked, thank you so much. I’m back on my radio and my morning TV show on Monday, and I can’t wait,” he said.
In a more recent post on January 22, Vine once again confirmed his Monday return… while doing an Elvis Presley impression with the singer superimposed onto his face.
“This is a message from Elvis Presley. I want to say, my good friend Jeremy Vine, has asked me to say he’s back on the air on Radio 2 on Monday, and Channel 5 on Monday,” he said.
As one fan commented, “that’s the weirdest thing ever.”
Celebrity Puzzling series 2: When is it back?
Celebrity Puzzling series 2 is expected to air on Channel 5 later in 2026, though an exact launch date has yet to be announced.
The channel is clearly backing the show in a big way, commissioning a hefty 50 episodes. By comparison, the first series consisted of just eight.
The original version of Celebrity Puzzling was hosted by Lucy Worsley and featured members of the public rather than celebrities.
Federico Ruiz, VP Commissioning Editor at Channel 5, said: “Bringing back broadcasting royalty Jeremy, Carol and Sally was a total no-brainer.
“And with 50 hours of brain-scratching puzzles, as well as a long line of celebrity guests raring to go, they’ll certainly have their work cut out.”
Carol Vorderman and Sally Lindsay will both return as team captains, alongside Vine as host, when Celebrity Puzzling series 2 airs.
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Jeremy Vine continues to air every weekday at 9:15am on Channel 5.
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