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Leigh Francis teases being done with TV career

Leigh Francis created the Keith Lemon character early on in his career and has been  known by the moniker ever since

Leigh Francis has hinted he could be done with TV comedy.

Leigh Francis has given an update on his future in television

The 52-year-old star – who is best known for fronting outrageous panel show Celebrity Juice as his alter ego Keith Lemon – has revealed he hasn’t been shopping around new TV ideas for “ages” and has even been turning down offers.

He told fans in an Instagram Live: “I don’t know when I’ll be on TV again.

“I turned something down this morning. I haven’t pitched any ideas for TV shows in ages.

“If I do and someone likes it then I’ll be back but if I don’t, I won’t.”

Leigh also slammed people who call him Keith rather than his actual name, admitting is “p***** him off”.

He ranted: “It’s not my name, I keep saying it… my name is Leigh. You might as well call me Tony.”

While the comedian rubbished the idea of bringing back his show Through The Keyhole – which he said “will never happen” – he’d be more open to a sketch show if it wasn’t for the constant backlash.

He explained: “It’s gone mad, you can’t make anything without it upsetting people.

“If you think you’re gonna be offended you shouldn’t watch but I can’t be bothered to get into this deep conversation.”

Meanwhile, last year Leigh dismissed calls for a Bo Selecta! comeback, having played celebrity-obsessed Avid Merrion in the sketch…

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