Leigh Francis
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
Leigh Francis to cameo in Back To The Future: The Musical
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, are delighted that Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as Principal Strickland to celebrate Back To The Future Day on Monday 21st October.
Fairy Powered Productions, 21st October 2024Leigh Francis says 'I'll start crying' as he makes heartbreaking admission on Loose Women
Asked at what part of his new autobiography he was crying reading out, he said: "My dad! When you're writing it, I remember tearing up writing it, but saying it outloud and reading it, it was horrific I felt." Asked how old he was he when his father tragically passed away, Leigh said: "I was 21! God, it's getting serious isn't it, this is very serious. Don't, I'll start crying" to which the panel supported him.
Olivia Wheeler, The Mirror, 27th September 2024Leigh Francis sparks rumours that hit ITV2 show is returning
Leigh Francis, known for his comedic alter ego Keith Lemon, has ignited excitement among fans by hinting at a potential return of the beloved ITV2 show Celebrity Juice.
Anita Markoff, The Sun, 24th September 2024Leigh Francis: "First I said sorry, then I got grief for saying sorry"
The comedian talks about the death of Keith Lemon, apologising for his Bo' Selecta sketches and why comedy is taken "way too seriously".
Guy Kelly, The Telegraph, 7th September 2024Leigh Francis interview
"You don't set out to offend anyone, you just set out to make people laugh, but for me, now when I come up with an idea, it has to be a straight one, with just a bit of silliness."
Jess Lester, The Sun, 7th September 2024Leigh Francis reveals he turned down I'm A Celeb
Leigh, 51, told fans that he was scouted by bosses one year to take part, but later decided not to take their offer. And the Celebrity Juice star insisted he'll never change his mind while addressing his Instagram followers on a live stream today.
Callum Wells, The Sun, 2nd August 2024Shopping With Keith Lemon axed by ITV2
ITV2 has said that Shopping With Keith Lemon will not return for any more new episodes, however it will continue to repeat the four series that have been made.
British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2024Leigh Francis and Tom Allen becoming Virgin Radio hosts
Leigh Francis will host from 10am until 1pm on Saturdays, while Tom Allen will cover the same slot on Sundays.
Codie Bullen, Daily Mail, 17th April 2024Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis shares pictures with rarely seen wife Jill
Keith Lemon is known for being woefully single but Leigh Francis, 50, the man behind the mask, is happily married with two children.
Chloe Thomas, The Sun, 27th March 2024Leigh Francis: My First Time review
Cacophonously unfunny with the emphasis on cack.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th March 2024