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Leigh Francis in tears as he apologises for portraying black people on Bo' Selecta Comedian Leigh Francis has recorded a video apologising for dressing up as black celebrities on his 2002 show 'Bo' Selecta', admitting he "didn't realise how offensive it was". Credit: Bang Media Duration: 00:35Published on June 5, 2020

Future of Celebrity Juice in doubt after Holly Willoughby's departure Keith Lemon says the future of 'Celebrity Juice' is uncertain after Holly Willoughby's departure and admitted he has been having lots of meetings to figure it all out. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:00Published on May 16, 2020

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Trisha Goddard 'hated' Bo' Selecta portrayal The TV presenter said Leigh Francis's depiction was so "over the top" she "felt sick" when they met. BBC News - Published on June 12, 2020
Trisha Goddard breaks silence on Leigh Francis' grovelling Bo Selecta apology Talk show host Trisha has revealed the effect Leigh Francis' imitations had on her during the 2000s Tamworth Herald - Published on June 12, 2020

TV host Trisha Goddard ‘felt sick’ when meeting Bo’ Selecta’s Leigh Francis TV presenter Trisha Goddard has revealed she “felt sick” when meeting comedian Leigh Francis following his portrayal of her on sketch show Bo’ Selecta. Belfast Telegraph - Published on June 11, 2020
Trisha Goddard says Leigh Francis 'emboldened casual racism' with blackface impressions on Bo' Selecta Francis regularly portrayed Goddard on the Channel 4 series while wearing a large prosthetic nose and lips Independent - Published on June 9, 2020
Yes, Leigh Francis Absolutely Should Apologise For His Racist Portrayal Of Craig David Bo’ Selecta! wasn’t funny guys, get over it… This week has been traumatic for members of the Black community, with shocking images from the United States resulting in global protests, and a.. Clash - Published on June 5, 2020

Keith Lemon actor sorry for playing 'offensive' black characters Leigh Francis say he is on a "learning journey" and apologised for black characters in Bo' Selecta. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020Also reported by •BBC Local News
John Barnes row as star urges Leigh Francis to keep impersonating black celebs Francis, known for his role on the early-2000s sketch show, portrayed the likes of Craig David and Michael Jackson on the series, which began in 2002 Tamworth Herald - Published on June 5, 2020
Coic Leigh Francis in tearful apology for Bo' Selecta characters Leigh Francis played stars including Michael Jackson, singer Craig David and talkshow host Trisha Goddard on the show Hull Daily Mail - Published on June 5, 2020Also reported by •Wales Online
Bo' Selecta star Leigh Francis apologises for 'offensive' portrayals of black people 'I guess we're all on a learning journey' Independent - Published on June 5, 2020

Leigh Francis breaks down in tears as he apologises over playing black celebs The comedian was a star of the sketch show in the early-2000s, using latex facemasks for his caricatures of famous faces Tamworth Herald - Published on June 5, 2020
Comedian Leigh Francis apologises for playing black celebrities on Bo’ Selecta Comedian Leigh Francis has issued a tearful apology for portraying black celebrities on sketch show Bo’ Selecta. Belfast Telegraph - Published on June 5, 2020