Leigh Francis
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Mandy & Myrtle: 'the worst show ever made'
Viewers are calling comedy 'beyond doubt the worst show ever made'.
The Independent, 8th September 2021Preview: The Holden Girls, Tuesdays, 10pm, E4
There might be poorer ideas for a comedy but none immediately spring to mind.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Amanda Holden fans baffled by 'her nan' Myrtle
Amanda Holden's fans were left completely baffled this evening as they watched her new show The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle for the first time.
The documentary series showcases the popular telly star's 'unique relationship' with her 'nan', as well as other family members and friends - but there's a catch.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 7th September 2021Keith Lemon to co-host The Real Dirty Dancing
Ten celebrities are in for the time of their life as they're transported back to the swinging 60s for an immersive and nostalgia packed dance experience like no other - The Real Dirty Dancing, hosted by Ashley Roberts and Keith Lemon, is coming to E4 in 2022.
Channel 4, 25th August 2021Cancel culture killing comedy? What a joke
Chris Rock, Jennifer Saunders and more have argued that 'wokeness' is stifling comedy. But the idea of the joke police is actually nonsense.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th August 2021Keith Lemon says Holly Willoughby 'always complains'
Keith Lemon has made a shock dig at his friend Holly Willoughby by claiming she was the 'tightest' Celebrity Juice captain.
The comedian, 47, branded Holly a penny pincher and also teased that she "complained the most" when they starred on the show together.
Natasha Rigler, The Sun, 30th July 2021Keith Lemon fears for Celebrity Juice's future
Celebrity Juice appears to have been missed off ITV's autumn schedule for the first time since 2009, with host Keith Lemon joking that he might have to get a "normal job".
Vicki Newman, The Mirror, 22nd June 2021Melanie Sykes: why's sexist Keith Lemon still on TV?
Her comments came as she revealed that Leigh Francis reduced her to tears by humiliating her in front of an audience in the guise of his alter-ego. Sykes said she was subjected to three hours of offensive comments while recording an episode of ITV's Through The Keyhole in 2018.
Chortle, 20th June 2021Paddy McGuinness and Keith Lemon star in Vindaloo video
Football anthem Vindaloo is being remade for the Euros - with Danny Dyer and Paddy McGuinness on vocals. Scenes for the video were shot this week, with actor Will Mellor, comic Leigh Francis and dancer Bez belting out a new version of the spicy Fat Les hit.
The Sun, 5th June 2021Keith Lemon reflects on 25th series of Celebrity Juice
Keith Lemon has said he feels "humbled and lucky" to be a part of Celebrity Juice as the show celebrates its 25th series.
The Irish News, 13th April 2021