Leigh Francis
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Leigh Francis breaks silence on Russell Brand rape allegations with bold statement
He explained: 'I promised myself I wouldn't comment on it - it's just sad, isn't it? It's a saddening thing for everyone. It's sad for the ladies, it's sad for his family and it's sad for him.'
Julie Ann Trainor, Daily Mail, 27th September 2023Leigh Francis announces first live tour
Leigh Francis is to perform a live tour featuring his various characters, including Keith Lemon and Avid Merrion. My First Time will run across March and April 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 19th June 2023Shopping With Keith Lemon returning for fourth series
Shopping With Keith Lemon is returning to ITV2 for a fourth series, while creator Leigh Francis has painted Lost Voice Guy for an episode of Celebrity Portrait Artist Of The Year on Sky Arts.
British Comedy Guide, 28th April 2023Channel 4 axes The Holden Girls
In The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle, Keith Lemon played the role of Amanda Holden's nan who is persuaded by her to move from Doncaster to London.
Alex Doyle, The Sun, 6th April 2023Keith Lemon: I'm proud of career-defining Celebrity Juice
For over 14 years and 307 episodes, celebrities have embarrassed themselves facing mortifying challenges on Celebrity Juice.
BBC, 8th December 2022Leigh Francis has reignited 20-year feud with star over Bo' Selecta!
The bad blood between Craig David and Bo' Selecta! creator Leigh Francis rumbles on.
While promoting his new book last month, Rewind singer Craig accused the comic of "bullying" and "ruining his life".
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 22nd November 2022Derry Girls stars drive World's Most Dangerous Roads for Dave
Dave has revived World's Most Dangerous Roads, with pairings in eight hour-long episodes including Derry Girls stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, stand-ups Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson and Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie, Darren Harriott and Ria Lina, as well as Lara Ricote with Stephen Mangan and Will Mellor with Leigh Francis.
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2022Keith Lemon shares rare pictures with his wife as they celebrate 30 years together
You can barely switch on a TV most days without seeing Keith Lemon, aka comedian Leigh Francis. However, less often seen is his wife Jill Carter who the 49-year-old star paid tribute to today on their anniversary.
Jamie Downham, The Sun, 31st October 2022Craig David says Bo' Selecta! impression was "bullying": "There was no real accountability"
David has questioned the sincerity of Leigh Francis' apology, which came amid a renewed focus on the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.
Tom Skinner, NME, 4th October 2022Keith Lemon explains savage reason why Celebrity Juice was really cancelled
Ahead of the Celebrity Juice specials later this year, Lemon said ITV 'probably' made the decision to cancel the show because he had 'got too old'. He explained: "I don't know who the guests are anymore. I say, 'who is that?' They're from TikTok. I don't know who they are. I always forget the names."
Rebecca Cook, The Mirror, 28th September 2022