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THE One Show had a last minute shake-up after a HUGE Hollywood actor was forced to pull out.

Hosts Alex Jones, 48, and Vernon Kay, 53, announced during last night's episode that the movie star guest was unwell - but that a replacement had been found.

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The One Show hosts Alex Jones and Vernon Kay revealed how a Hollywood star had pulled outCredit: BBC
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The cast of How To Train A Dragon were on the show - Nick Frost and Mason Thames seen hereCredit: BBC
Gerard Butler in a suit.
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It was revealed Gerard Butler had to cancel his One Show appearance due to illnessCredit: Getty
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Nick revealed he was drafted in to fill in for co-star GerardCredit: BBC

Before beginning her interview Alex revealed that Hollywood hunk Gerard Butler, 55, had pulled out of The One Show.

But she was delighted to reveal that his co-star Nick Frost, 53, had stepped in.

Nick was joined on the sofa by Mason Thames, 17, to chat about the hotly-anticipated live-action adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon.

Addressing viewers the Welsh presenter said: "We're thrilled that you're here Nick because as we said last night Gerald... I can't even say his name so lucky he's not here, Gerard Butler was going to be here but he's ill so he couldn't make it but you've stepped in at the last minute so thank you very much."

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Nick then playfully apologised, and said: "Sorry everyone!"

This then prompted Alex to declare: "We're thrilled you're here, thank you Nick."

Despite his absence, Gerard's co-stars had nothing but praise for the Scottish star.

Rising teen star Mason, who portrays Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III in the new movie, said: "He is really great and in this industry he is somewhat of a father figure.

"He has a lot of good advice because he has been doing this for such a long time."

He elaborated: "Listening to what he has got to say and the experiences he has been through is really helpful and it's cool to be on this journey with him as well.

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"Getting to do those scenes with him and the energy he brings to set, the scenes and rare emotional it's incredible to watch in person and to see on screen is incredible."

The new How to Train Your Dragon movie hits cinemas on June 13.

It is a live-action adaptation of the much-loved 2010 film.

In the movie Gerard plays Stoick the Vast, while Nick stars as Gobber.

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Gerard plays Stoick in How To Train A Dragon
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Nick seen as his animated character. Gobber

The family film centres around Hiccup, who stands apart from the other Vikings, who have been bitter enemies of dragons for generations.

The synopsis reveals that "the inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast" defies the centuries-old tradition by befriending Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

The pair develop an unlikely bond that reveals the true nature of dragons, and challenges the very foundations of Viking society.

The synopsis states: "With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village's quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

"As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future.

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"Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader".

The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer

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