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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