Beloved comedian Colin Mochrie has postponed several performances after being diagnosed with a serious eye condition that requires emergency surgery.
A joint statement sharedFriday, January 2, by Mochrie, hypnotist Asad Mecci, and the official HYPROV account confirmed that Mochrie has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will undergo emergency eye surgery. His medical team is said to be optimistic about a full recovery, though he has been advised to rest and heal before returning to the stage.
“Colin has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will be undergoing emergency eye surgery today,” the statement read in part. “His medical team is optimistic about his full recovery, but he needs time to rest and heal.”
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As a result, HYPROV’s scheduled performances at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, set for Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3, 2026, have been postponed. The team said new dates are currently being worked out, with all tickets honored for rescheduled performances. Refund information will be provided for those unable to attend the new dates.
Mochrie, who has been a fixture on Whose Line Is It Anyway? since its earliest days, is best known for appearing in almost every season of the long-running improv series across its UK and U.S. runs. The show’s most recent season aired in 2024.
Following the announcement, fans flooded the comments with messages of support, prayers, and humor in true Mochrie fashion.
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One fan joked, “Take care, and get a really cool James Bond villain eyepatch to wear whilst you’re being chauffeured about. ????.”
Another wrote, “Very sorry to hear that! Sending lots of love to @colinmochrie7591. Wishing you a quick and stress-free recovery!”
Others offered heartfelt encouragement, including, “So sorry, Colin! Praying that you feel much better soon! Sending love and healing light to you!” and “May Colin's surgery and recovery go well and quickly. ❤️.”
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Several fans emphasized Mochrie’s cultural impact, with one calling him “a national treasure,” while others added messages like “All the best, Colin. xo.”, “Good luck, Colin! Sending healing ❤️?.”, and “Keeping Colin in my thoughts. ❤❤❤.”
In their statement, the HYPROV team said Mochrie is grateful for the outpouring of support and looks forward to returning to the stage soon.
“Colin is incredibly grateful for your support and well wishes,” the message concluded. “He looks forward to being back on stage and sharing many more laughs with all of you in the near future.”
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