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Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack have been confirmed as the new team captains on Celebrity Juice.The TV presenters will be going head-to-head as they join host Keith Lemon, otherwise known as Leigh Francis, on the ITV2 series after Holly Willoughby and Mel B quit earlier this year. Clearly excited to be joining the family, Love Island presenter Laura, 35, said in a statement: "I’m so thrilled to be part of the Celeb Juice Family.

Celebrity Juice frontman Keith Lemon isn't best pleased with Melanie Sykes, after the former I'm a Celebrity star and presenter suggested he had a "limited vocabulary".Although we'd expect Keith and Mel to get on like a house on fire, it transpires that Mel isn't fond of the comedy character made famous by Leigh Francis.

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Mel B has quit as a team captain on Celebrity Juice, according to reports.The 45 year old, who recently revealed she was sent racist hate mail by locals when she bought a house in Marlow, is thought to have left the series over her upcoming "busy" schedule in 2021.

Little Britain has been removed from iPlayer because “times have changed” since the comedy first aired, the BBC has said.

Trisha Goddard has revealed she spoke to comedian Leigh Francis about his portrayal of Black characters on the sketch show Bo’ Selecta before his apology video last week.The talk show legend – who was one of many celebrities parodied on Bo’ Selecta – said she felt compelled to address Leigh’s past work, after seeing the comedian’s post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Speaking to The Sun, Trisha said she told Leigh: “[Bo’ Selecta] emboldened a lot of casual racism towards myself and

Leigh Francis made his Bo' Selecta' apology after being confronted by Trisha Goddard. The 47-year-old comedian - who is best known for starring as character Keith Lemon in numerous TV shows - recently took to Instagram to share a video of himself saying sorry for his portrayals of black celebrities such as Craig David, Michael Jackson and Trisha on the 2002 programme.

Leigh Francis has apologised for portraying black people on his sketch show Bo' Selecta!.The 47 year old dressed up as the likes of Craig David, Michael Jackson, Mel B and Trisha Goddard, using black make-up and prosthetics to impersonate them. Following the senseless killing of George Floyd — a black man who was murdered by policemen in America — last week, Leigh has now sent his apologies after the poor treatment of black lives has caused outrage throughout the world.

Leigh Francis was in tears as he issued an apology for portraying black celebrities on his show 'Bo' Selecta'. The 47-year-old comedian - who is best known for starring as character Keith Lemon in numerous shows - took to Instagram to share a video of himself saying sorry for his portrayals of celebrities such as Craig David and Michael Jackson on the 2002 programme.

Leigh Francis was in tears as he issued an apology for portraying black celebrities on his show 'Bo' Selecta'. The 47-year-old comedian - who is best known for starring as character Keith Lemon in numerous shows - took to Instagram to share a video of himself saying sorry for his portrayals of celebrities such as Craig David and Michael Jackson on the 2002 programme.

Bo’ Selecta!The British actor, whose alter ego is Keith Lemon, is known for his bizarre skits aired on the Channel 4 programme between 2002 and 2009 and for hosting ITV2 comedy panel show Celebrity Juice since 2008.Yesterday (June 4) the actor shared a video on his Instagram in which he said he’s been on a “learning journey” over the last week and wanted to say sorry for his “offensive” portrayals of black people including singers Michael Jackson and Craig David and TV presenter Trisha Goddard.

Keith Lemon actor Leigh Francis has apologised for his “offensive” portrayals of black people on Bo’ Selecta.From 2002 to 2009, Francis starred in the surreal Channel 4 sketch show, during which he impersonated famous people, including black celebrities Craig David and Trisha Goddard, while wearing large latex masks.With protests currently taking place across the world for the Black Lives Matter movement, comedian Francis shared an emotional video on Instagram on Thursday (4 June) explaining

Comedian Leigh Francis has issued a tearful apology for portraying black celebrities on sketch show Bo’ Selecta.

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Keith Lemon says "TV big wigs" will decide whether 'Celebrity Juice' returns for another series.

Keith Lemon has hinted that the next team captain on Celebrity Juice could be Michelle Keegan.

Keith Lemon is launching a new TV show on YouTube this weekend.

This Morning host Phillip Schofield celebrated his 58th birthday with a party on Zoom with his celebrity pals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Holly Willoughby kicked off Wednesday’s This Morning by wishing her co-host and BFF Phillip Schofield a happy birthday.

Holly Willoughby reportedly fled from the Celebrity Juice studio after her pal Keith Lemon said he was feeling under the weather.The 39 year old This Morning presenter allegedly felt it was best to stay away from the set amid the Coronavirus outbreak currently sweeping the globe. Keith, whose real name is Leigh Francis, said he was running a high temperature and had a cough before filming his usual show.

This weekend, comedian Keith Lemon (real name Leigh Francis) shared a moving tribute to his late friend Caroline Flack, after the sad news that she had taken her own life was revealed.

Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon has revealed that he has designed a t-shirt in honour of late presenter Caroline Flack, who died last week at the age of 40 after taking her own life.

Celebrity Juice star Keith Lemon has created a touching t-shirt in tribute of his late friend Caroline Flack a week after her tragic suicide.The 46 year old comedian, also known as Leigh Francis, has moved fans and celebrity friends by creating the tees, which are being sold to raise money for mental health charity Samaritans.

It's now been a week since the tragic news was announced that Caroline Flack sadly took her own life, and the nation is still in mourning.

Comedian Keith Lemon has shared a touching tribute to his friend Caroline Flack, who was found dead in her London apartment on 15 February.The 46 year old, whose real name is Leigh Francis, worked with Caroline, 40, during the early years of their careers as they starred in the show Bo' Selecta! together. Taking to Instagram, Keith first shared a photo of the two of them together, captioned: "shocked.

This Morning’sHolly Willoughby’s close TV star friends and family have given fans a rare look into a side of the star we don’t usually see on her birthday. The TV star, who turned 39 on Monday 10 February, was gifted with some throwback photos of her shared by the Keith Lemon, AKA Leigh Francis, 46, Jake Humphrey, 41, and her older sister Kelly.The snap from her elder sibling shows Kelly and Holly as children wearing adorable frilly dresses with puff sleeves.