Keith Lemon has confirmed Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton will return for the Celebrity Juice specials.
It was announced in June that the ITV comedy panel show, presented by Leigh Francis’ outrageous alter ego Keith, was drawing to a close after 14 years on our screens.
The anarchic programme, which was originally launched in 2008, will conclude with two special episodes featuring its ‘maddest moments’ that will air later this year.
While the Triggerpoint broadcaster has kept most details of the two shows under wraps, Keith let slip to Metro.co.uk who fans can expect to join the line-up.
Speaking from the red carpet at the TV Choice Awards in London on Monday, the comedian said about the prospective panel: ‘Fingers crossed for Gino [D’Acampo]. Holly and Fearne I’ve heard is a tick, so that’s good.’
Continuing to list names, the 49-year-old said: ‘Emily [Atack] and Laura [Whitmore] are there, Chris Ramsay – you’re getting exclusives – and that’s all I know. Oh and Maya Jama.’
Fans were devastated when it was revealed the plug had been pulled on the beloved programme, with Keith admitting he will feel ’emotional’ to film the final scenes.
He explained: ‘I’m really excited, but I think it might be emotional as well, because it’s been 14 years.
If Holly tears up I will, although she’s [not been on the show] for three years, so maybe she’s not bothered, but I think we all still get quite emotional about those sort of things.’
Keith had originally announced the news of the end of Celebrity Juice on Twitter, writing: ‘After 14 years, 26 series, 300 eps @CelebJuice is concluding later this year with two farewell specials.
‘Thank you so so much to everyone who watched, to the team captains, guests, crew and itv2.
‘It was the longest most fun party! I had a wonderful time. Big love x’
The show first team captains were Fearne and Holly with Fearne later replaced by Paddy McGuinness, and Mel B later taking his spot.
The Inbetweeners star Emily and Laura were both drafted in to replace the pair in 2020, with the former Love Island presenter returning to her slot just two weeks after giving birth.
Celebrity Juice is available to stream on ITV Hub.
